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FIVE YEARS AGO Rentals on the Island had increased by 24.9 percent over the same period in 2019 despite the pandemic. TEN YEARS AGO Lee and Charlotte counties had accepted settlements for their claims against BP related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, at a fraction of the amounts for which they filed claims. FIFTEEN […]
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Thursday morning, three crows flew over Park Avenue, one leading with a full hamburger bun in his mouth, the other two blackbirds in hot pursuit. The hamburger bun had both sides attached. It did not look crumpled, nor stolen. Two other blackbirds were chasing him. There is not a joke to this story, nor a […]
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Charlotte County Natural Resources has launched the Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program, a pilot program designed to honor the outstanding efforts of our coastal community in protecting nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. “Staff works hard every year to send out preseason material to all residents in Charlotte County’s sea turtle lighting zone to help […]
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Sorting through water policy In our June 13, 2025, issue we ran a profile of the new Calusa Waterkeeper, Joe Cavanaugh. During that interview he noted in the interview a number of issues he felt strongly about regarding coordination and cooperation among environmental nongovernmental organizations, as well as changes the current administration is making regarding […]
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The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum and the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum are open for business this summer, which can be the best time for visits. Stop in with your friends and family today. Photos by Trey
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Artist, Kelly Reark is settling into her new studio space on the second floor of the historic Railroad Depot Building. Visit KellyReark.com. Photo by Cheryl
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On Tuesday, July 15, both the north and south sections of the parking lot at Englewood Beach will be open for public use. The fence at the northern end will be removed and become accessible starting at 10:30 a.m., according to a press release from Charlotte County. Please note that the roundabout will remain closed for […]
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HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Wellen Park Emergency are collecting school supplies through July 31 to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year. Community members are invited to donate new, traditional school supplies for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Collection stations are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily […]
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Lee County Emergency Medical Services has received a full three-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. The services provided by the department also are accredited by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch for both fire and EMS communications. LeeFlight, the county’s air medical program, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of […]
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While contractors worked inside, a garden crew was out Wednesday at the Bob and Betty Lindner Garden at First Baptist Church of Boca Grande. “They are taking out the salty sand,” said Pastor Ken Lindow Sr. “They took out basically all the old plants.” The crew from Affordable Lawn Care, including Ryan Walton, Tristan Blaisdell […]