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Zoning hearing scheduled for FPL land usage change

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The developers who are doing their due diligence in a possible purchase of the 10 acres of FPL property at the south end of the island have requested a zoning amendment for the land to be changed from “public facilities” use to “urban community” use. The hearing will be held on […]

Chowder, fishing in the air this weekend

Staff Report The kids are going to be featured this Saturday, Jan. 23, as they can be fishing in the morning and serving (and eating) chowder at night. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Boca Grande North Fishing Pier, kids 15 and under can participate in the youth fishing tournament, sponsored by Lee […]

Have coffee with a scientist, courtesy of Mote

To the Editor: On February 17, Mote’s Boca Grande office will host “Coffee with a Scientist,” featuring Dr. Jim Locascio, staff scientist in Mote Marine Laboratory’s Fisheries Habitat Ecology program. Coffee and pastries will also be on hand at Mote’s Boca Grande office (480 East Railroad Ave., Railroad Plaza, Boca Grande, FL 33921). The free […]

GICIA announces match challenge and wildlife art auction

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased and encouraged by the outpouring of support toward the purchase of the Mercabo site from residents of Gasparilla Island and the surrounding areas. As of Monday, Jan. 11 the GICIA has received nearly $20.5 million in pledges toward the […]

Boca Blooms to host open house next weekend

BY SUE ERWIN – The owners of a new floral shop in town called Boca Blooms will be hosting an open house celebration on Friday, Jan 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be food, drinks and live music at the open house. […]

D strong at The Great Wall

A little 8-year-old boy from Rhode Island is traveling the world without leaving his bed. Dorian Murray has terminal cancer, but his supporters worldwide bring him some comfort. You might have seen him on Facebook, as he has virtually traveled as far away as China, and as close to home as North Port and Englewood, […]

Cleaning those closets? Need to simplify?

To the Editor: If you’re cleaning those closets and realize you have too much stuff, consider donating no-longer-needed items to the United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival, to be sold to raise funds to support women and children in need. No electronic, clothing or Christmas décor, please. Donations can dropped of at the United Methodist Church […]