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■ STAFF REPORT It isn’t every day that the Boca Grande Fire Department takes their jet ski out to rescue a wayward unicorn, but Sunday, Nov. 11 was that day. At 2:22 p.m., island fire and EMS, as well as Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies, responded to a call of a watercraft in distress/collision in […]
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In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, medium to high concentrations in Charlotte County, background to high concentrations in and/or offshore of Lee County, and background to high concentrations in and/or offshore of Collier County. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells per liter) persist in […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It was a very large crowd of islanders who took their seats a few minutes after 2 p.m on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. As Lee County Director of Parks & Recreation Jesse Lavender called the public hearing regarding the proposed dog park on Wheeler Road to […]
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Janet M. Thibodeau, 83, wife of Gerald Thibodeau, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, a the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Camden, July 17, 1936, she attended Camden Schools. On July 3, 1954 she married Gerald Thibodeau. Together they raised six children and were married 65 years. Janet was a great cook and […]
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In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to very low concentrations in and/or offshore of Pinellas County, background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, low to high concentrations in Charlotte County, background to high concentrations in and/or offshore of Lee County, and background to high concentrations in and/or offshore […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Lee County Parks & Recreation announced last week that it will host a public meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the auditorium at the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding a proposed dog park coming to Boca Grande. The park is being considered for the Wheeler Road ball field location. […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Construction crews have been working since October 25 on repairing the Coral Creek Bridge, located between Rotonda Terrace and the Boca Grande Causeway. Daily lane closures began Monday, Oct. 28. These daily closures are required for bridge deck repairs. Advance warning signs and flaggers are on site to direct traffic. Travelers may […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Ann Fletcher, the new president of Royal Palm Players, has been involved with the organization for the past 18 years and she’s been working diligently since June 1 on planning for an exciting upcoming season. Her mentor, Roger Lewis, previously president of the Friend’s of Boca Grande Board on which Ann also […]
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To the Editor: Two weeks ago my wife suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest in our home. The 911 emergency system functioned perfectly. The Boca Grande Fire Department, Shift A, under the command of Lt. Cooper, was at our home within a very few minutes. The team administered advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation that saved her life. As soon […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Florida native bats will be exhibited at a presentation today. RSVP at barrierislandparks society.org. The program begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. On Saturday, Oct. 26 the Lee County Parks & Recreation Halloween carnival will be held from noon to 2 p.m., with the costume contest beginning promptly […]