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Gulf Cove United Methodist Church invites you and your family to a free showing of “Popular Theory.” It will be shown on Friday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m., inside the church. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Free popcorn will be available. (Please, no drop-offs.) Gulf Cove UMC is located at 1100 S. McCall Road, […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities effective as warranted due to increasingly dry conditions throughout Southwest Florida. The ban will go into effect once the drought index reaches 600. The County’s ordinance bans “outdoor burning ignition sources,” including campfires, bonfires and trash […]
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Support your local retail and restaurants. A few items from this week’s Ballyhoo: Barbara Anne’s: Celebrate Father’s Day at Barbara Anne’s with 20 percent off all men’s jewelry! Call (941) 964-1776. The Palm on Park: Boca Grande’s Lilly Pulitzer store is receiving lots of beautiful things from the new Summer collection. The colors are bright […]
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Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 5/12/24 to 6/1/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921
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Some Ian hurricane reopenings from across the Lee County waterfront: • South Seas on Captiva Island has opened its 12-hole golf walking short course, The Clutch. The walking course is designed by Beau Welling and features natural beauty, strategic challenges and a family-friendly atmosphere. • The Yucatan Bar and Grill has reopened its spot in […]
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State Park has offering for kayak and paddleboards SUP Englewood is the new paddling concession at Don Pedro State Park. The paddling and kayak concession works in partnership with Florida State Parks and are located at the park’s mainland side. They established an exclusive multi-year agreement with the park in February of this year, so […]
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Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank has been selected to serve as the new third-grade teacher for The Island School. Mrs. Shank is incredibly passionate about teaching and holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist from Bowling Green State University. She’s been teaching in Florida for the past 15 […]
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A lot of days in the 80s next week Above, Crissy Ferguson came down to the island for a day from Venice to enjoy some shelling on the beach on Wednesday. Visitors this weekend can expect nice weather, but a chance of showers each day. […]
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On Tuesday June 18, the Lee Board of County Commissioners will review the overall development agreement between the county and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding improvements and renovations. That proposed agreement, which includes a requirement for finished plans and proof of pledges for the project, describes Friends’ relationship with the county […]
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The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and runs until Nov. 30 with the historical peak of activity occurring in September. The Florida Division of Emergency Management urges all Floridians to have preparations in place for their personal and family needs in the event a storm threatens their community. This year, two disaster […]