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Kevin M. Hall, 38, of Boca Grande and formerly of Brooksville, passed away August 1, 2016. He was a 1997 graduate of Hernando High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, who will miss him very much. He is predeceased by his father, Morris Hall; uncles Randy Hall and David Salyer; aunts […]
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BY SUE ERWIN – There’s a new doctor in the house at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. Lauren Hana, M.D., officially began seeing patients on July 11 at the Boca Grande locale and is now a full-time physician on staff, serving patients along with Dr. Jeff Humbarger and Dr. Tom Ervin. Lauren grew up […]
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To the Editor: Florida school buses carry precious cargo – our children. Motorists should always be alert and drive with caution around school buses and in school zones where children may be present. All drivers moving in either direction on a two-way street must stop for a school bus displaying a stop signal, and […]
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To the Editor: Mark and I wish to send out a heartfelt “Thank You” to: Dave Arner & Becky Paterson; Howard & Emily Wise; Archie & Debbie Hagar; Bob Melvin; Pierce & Betsy Walmsley and Rickey & Jane Hilton of Arcadia for their contributions in sending our son Matt and his partner Tony to […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Dozens of workers have been busy adding more beauty to The Gasparilla Inn & Club over the past several weeks. Jon Reecher, general manager at The Gasparilla Inn & Club, said the work is part of a three-year project. “We’re re-siding the front and one side of the Inn, and that […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN If you have memories of what it was like to live during World War I or World War II, now is the time to make an important contribution and be part of a publication that will share your story with future generations. Friends of Boca Grande Community Center has partnered with […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve enjoyed a delicious sandwich made on fresh- baked bread at Kappy’s Market recently, chances are it was made and served to you by Joe Stansbury. The friendly face behind the deli counter has been working four days per week at Kappy’s for the past 20 years. His wife, Phyllis, […]
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■ BY DICK ANDERSON I am Dick Anderson, and I am a candidate for the Lee County Commission District 3. My candidacy is motivated by the legacy we will leave to our children and grandchildren. Are we the generation that will preside over irreversible damage to our unique fisheries, waterways, and natural landscape through uninformed […]
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To the Editor: “All for one and one for all.” Funny, that seems to be the battle cry of people like me. But hey, I guess it’s the battle cry of anyone who takes a side on any issue. Now, I haven’t hired a lawyer, but I do know that Lee County requires the beach […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Farmers Market Founder Shauna Lee Lange is hoping for a successful 2016-2017 season – even if it is only half a season. This month, representatives of Lee County informed her that Wheeler Field, where the market was held for the first two years, would not be available […]