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Suncoast Humane Society’s 2016 Pet Calendar Photo Contest is in full swing. So dust off your cameras and primp your pets for the chance to have your pet’s photo featured on the front cover of this exclusive pet calendar. Suncoast Humane Society has four convenient ways to enter your pet’s photo into the contest. You […]
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Join Florida Sea Grant, UF/IFAS Lee County Extension and the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation by participating in the 2015 Pine Island Sound Scallop Search, a resource-monitoring program in which volunteers snorkel, looking for scallops in select areas within Pine Island Sound. The July 18 event is sponsored by Lee County Parks & Recreation, Charlotte Harbor […]
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BY JACK SHORT Sometimes, to understand something, you have to be willing to dive right in.The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hoping that bringing people into close contact with the nature around them will help convince people of the need for preservation. They have begun shuttling people to see the preserves firsthand, for free. […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Sea turtle season is heating up, with hatches about to begin and large numbers of nests to be found on island beaches. So far we have 283 nests, as well as seven green turtle nests. Last year at approximately this time, we had 158 loggerhead and four green nests, which means that […]
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BY JACK SHORT For Nancy Lynne Hyde, family is everything. When asked what inspires her, innervates her, she didn’t hesitate to say that she loves working with kids and spending time with her family. She is a licensed real estate agent, working as an assistant to Carol Stewart, and a cheerful participant in the profile […]
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Meet masked characters from Bali, the enchanting Indonesian island, and participate in a mask dance-drama based on the adventurous story of Prince Rama on Wednesday, July 1 at 3 p.m. This great myth has been captivating children and adults for centuries. The program will be held at the Boca Grande Community Center’s auditorium. Sponsored by […]
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To the Editor:The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved changing the minimum size limit for greater amberjack caught in Gulf of Mexico state waters from 30 inches fork length to 34 inches fork length. Fork length is measured from the tip of the lower jaw to the center of the fork in […]
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To the Editor:Once again, I have decided to help our American Heroes! I am sending Mary Kay Sunscreen Sets to our Troops overseas, and I will personally match every donation that is given, meaning that 100 percent of your donation will go to the troops. Why Mary Kay Sunscreen? Yes, you can buy cheaper sunscreen, […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE There was excitement out in the Pass on Saturday night almost as soon as lines hit the water at 8 p.m. for the 2015 Ladies Howl at the Moon Invitational Tarpon Tournament, as three boats hooked up within the first four minutes. There were 27 releases in all, which meant the fish […]
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The last two fishing tournaments of the season will be held this weekend in local waters, and then we’ll be saying “buh-bye” for another year. The 2015 Turnin’ Tides Invitational All-Release Tarpon Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Boca Grande Pass. Not only will there be the […]