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BY SUSAN ERWIN As part of the Lee County Library system, The Johann Fust Community Library offers 24/7 access to the digital library system. Library card holders can enjoy free movies, music, magazines and a host of other E-sources. Library patrons can go to leelibrary.net and click on the “Axis360” icon and browse by subject […]
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Sharon Lee Mehler, 66, died peacefully in her home on September 1, 2015. For more than 20 years Sherri was a flight attendant for American Airlines. She was most passionate about gardening, cooking and entertaining. In addition, she was an avid tennis player, needlepointer, Bridge player and enjoyed going to the movies as well […]
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To the Editor: The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office will offer community education seminars this fall, focusing on property taxes, driver licenses, vehicle registration and concealed weapons services. Join Tax Collector, Larry Hart, and hear from agency experts who will offer information and answer questions. Six sessions will be offered at library locations across Lee […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE September is an odd month for holidays. There’s not much going on for most people, with the exception of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Labor Day. I personally count the fall equinox as a holiday as well. In Boca Grande it’s one of the hardest months to find […]
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Lightning was determined to be the source of a fire that occurred in a home in Grande Quay on Thursday, Sept. 4 at approximately noon. Reports indicate lightning hit the roof of the building, where plywood and insulation were ignited. Workers were in the home at the time of the strike but there were no […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND ADAM MARTON When Boca Grande resident Rees Poag heard about a tarpon tagging expedition to Belize, he really didn’t hesitate to jump on board. The fly fisherman has been a silver king addict since the early 1990s, and his concerns about boating and jigging pressure on the tarpon in our Pass […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Attention, South Gulf Cove cyclists! I’m constantly seeing your posts about how far you rode and, quite frankly, I think you’re insane. Here’s your challenge: For the week of September 21 through September 28 you need to post your mileage to my Facebook page. For every 50 miles you log as a […]
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To the Editor: In honor of Mote Marine Lab’s 60th anniversary, Florida residents are invited to discover the wonders of Mote Aquarium for just $6 every Saturday this September. This year, Mote is celebrating 60 years of world-class marine research and education. As an independent, nonprofit lab, Mote has succeeded through its wonderful partnerships with […]
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To the Editor: Save the date of February 5, 2016 for the annual Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Boca Grande Fundraiser, scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.
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There’s one thing you can always count on in Boca Grande – rumors. As the days of summer begin to wane this year, talk has turned to parking within the historic district, particularly along the beach access roads, and not all of that talk is correct. The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association recently helped […]