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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The weather has not disappointed this week and neither has the fishing. The speckled sea trout fishing in the back country has been very consistent this winter. If you are looking to catch trout artificial lures or live bait have both been very productive. The warm weather has also gotten the […]
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Many on island have received calls from Florida Power & Light that there will be survey drones in the Gasparilla Island area next week, from Feb. 3 onward. This is correct; a spokesman for the company confirms that they will be here in the daytime, doing utility assessments, and the calls have come from them. […]
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From restaurants to local retailers to prized recreational spots throughout our community, this year’s edition of the Boca Grande Street Map provides residents and visitors with an expert tool for navigating Gasparilla Island. The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will be giving the map out to visitors at the toll gate to assist them during their […]
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The Sounds of Soul performed Motown classics at this Boca Grande Live event held on Monday night. And yes! There were people dancing in the aisles! The group performed the evening away and the crowd enjoyed every minute. For more information on these events, call (941) 964-0827. Photo submitted
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JAMES BLAHA, DIRECTORBOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER As the Boca Grande Health Clinic continues the expansion of its medical facilities, now is the time to remember at least one of the many physicians and staff who contributed to the establishment and successes of the clinic. In 1997, the Boca Grande Health Clinic celebrated 50 years of […]
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Some new Florida books: “Alligator Tears” by Edgar Gomez Orlando author Edgar Gomez writes a memoir-in-essays recounting his life lessons in Florida, beginning with the survival tactic of running in zigzags to escape an alligator. The narrative explores personal crises and economic struggles, including his mother’s stroke and his own experiences working odd jobs. […]
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Romance novelist Debbie Macomber popular highlight Twenty-five acclaimed and bestselling authors are coming to Lee County to connect with fans and sign books at the 26th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival. This free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the Fort Myers Regional Library, located at 2450 […]
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Boca Grande firefighters, including Lt. Jason Hutchinson, pictured here, trained in simulated tight spaces at the Boca Grande Fire Department on Monday, Jan. 27. Firefighters practiced crawling through confined spaces with gear, including oxygen tanks. Photos by Matt
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At its annual meeting, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church elected four nominees to three-year terms on its vestry, as well as accepted reports for the following year. Kimberly Whipple, who serves on the vestry, is the new senior warden. The new members of the vestry are William Durkin, Roger Lewis, Melissa Pell Loughlin and Ann Peterson. […]
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People throughout the region had come to know Codty Pierce as “our” Calusa Waterkeeper. He was only 36 years old when he died suddenly this month. There will be a celebration of his life on Monday, February 3, at 2 p.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, located at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Codty’s […]