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The Boca Grande Fire Department got permission to use The Innlet for training last week. Photographed on Wednesday, Aug. 13, groups of firefighters ran through drills outside and upstairs at the hotel. The Innlet was closed for construction, but reopens Friday, Aug. 23 Photo by Anna
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A lighting strike near the Range Light was recently caught in afternoon by reader Sandi Firtion. Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S., with an average of 10 deaths a year and 40 injuries. According to Floridadisaster.org, the state sees 70 to 100 days a year with lightning, mostly in summer. A good reminder […]
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“We can sit back, do nothing,and watch our planet be destroyed. Or we can take action, becomeadvocates, and start making lifestyle choices that are kind to people and the planet.” Kira Simpson, Environmentalist and Sustainability Expert On August 9th, 2024, Hurricane Debby was an unwelcome visitor, leaving millions of dollars in damage from flooding throughout […]
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The kids from Gasparilla Inn summer camp visited the Boca Grande Fire Department last Wednesday, Aug. 2. Firefighter Dean Esposito showed the kids around the department, and they got to check out the fire trucks and even use the fire hose. Photos by Julie Brooks
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John Mitchell was out fly fishing on Gasparilla Island when he saw a youth catch and release a strange snook. The fish could not move; it turned out that it was two snook. A larger snook, perhaps 18 inches, had a smaller snook, 16 inches, in its mouth. Both fish were paralyzed. The kid said, […]
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY On August 4 and 5, Debby was “only” a tropical storm when she scooted up the gulf more than 100 miles to our west; as we know, she became a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall in northern Florida. Her track was eerily similar to Idalia’s last year, although Idalia […]
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Last week, 22 anglers from across the United States and 11 local guides came together in Boca Grande for the Fourth Annual Invitational Fishwater Cup. The three-day fly-fishing tarpon tournament was initiated by local Boca Grande guide Mark Becton and angler Michael LeBourgeois. The end of season tournament gives two-person teams of anglers and guides […]
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The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a special meeting at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte. Topics include capital projects review, Cape Haze septic-to-sewer project update, and the resignation of the Office of Economic Development director.
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Question of parking signage raised to staff The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met Wednesday, and approved two projects, including an addition to a house at 235 Banyan St., and a renovation to the 3rd Street Bistro, at 310 East Railroad Ave. Members present were Peggy Stanley, Barbara Wickwire, Paul Eddy, Dennis Maloomian, Jerry Edgerton, […]
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The new Lake Okeechobee management plan, entitled LOSOM, was signed into effect Monday, Aug. 12. The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual marks a significant change in how the Army Corps of Engineers will move water in and out of the lake for the next decade. LOSOM is the first plan to consider public health by […]