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Turtle Patrol: Reporting on how we report, plus ‘hidden’ disturbances
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY As I’ve mentioned in this column on many occasions, one important aspect of our duties as BGSTA turtle patrollers is to collect data for FWC. We not only collect information about the number and location of false crawls and nests, but we are also tasked with performing inventories of certain […]
Amenities at Boca Grande Community Center to close for construction
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
The playground, basketball and volleyball courts at Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st Street, Boca Grande will close Monday, Aug. 5. The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cultural and educational programs for the island, is constructing a new auditorium and other major improvements to the Boca Grande […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Front line voice for island first responders, Julie Brooks
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Police & Fire, Profiles.
Julie Brooks is the voice you hear on the phone when you call the Boca Grande Fire Department’s non-emergency number. She is the administrative assistant to the chief, as well as to anyone in the department who needs her help, which makes her a hero in her own right. Julie, who goes by Jules, likes […]
Real Estate Chart: July 21-27, 2024
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Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 7/21/24 to 7/27/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
New RSW flights in fall
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This fall, the Fort Myers airport, Southwest Florida International, will have a number of new flights. The RSW flights include a new flight from American Airlines to New York- LaGuardia (LGA) daily, starting Nov. 5. JetBlue will also offer service to Providence, Rhode Island (PVD) daily, starting Oct. 27, and weekly service to Manchester, New […]
Boca Grande Health Clinic adopts Epic charting system
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is adopting Epic, a top-tier electronic health record system, to make your healthcare experience even better. This new technology will help us manage patient information even more efficiently, ensuring you get the best care possible. We’ve done our research and there’s no better choice than Epic. It’s used by some […]
Inn to reopen temporary bakery; will relocate to old location
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BY EVAN DUNBAR,GARLAND POLLARD The Gasparilla Inn expects to soon reopen their bakery at a temporary location, at the rear of 411 Park Ave. “That bakery will be very much along the lines of what we served at the Picnic Basket,” said Brent Cross, The Gasparilla Inn president and general manager. Currently the corner of […]
Seahorses hoof onto island
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Mane attraction: Horse visit on Gasparilla Island On Saturday, July 27, two horses were on the beach north of 17th Street. Lee County Ordinance 20-27 prohibits equestrian riding in county parks except in areas specifically designated for such activity or in the case of special events. Photo Gretchen Holla
Lee County proposes no millage changes, sets public hearing dates
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The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted proposed maximum millages for the 2024-2025 fiscal year property taxes at the Tuesday, July 30 County Commission meeting. The proposed rates for the Truth In Millage (TRIM) notice and set budget public hearing dates were passed 4-0 with Commissioner Brian Hamman absent. The proposed millage rate for […]