Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Christmas is on, even at the Baby Publix, where The Salvation Army is out with a red bucket crew. We thank our friends at Publix for allowing them to ring the bell, and the couples, many retired, who are volunteering. A ringer couple told us they got one of their best donations after a simple […]
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On Nov. 30 at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse beach, Austin Taylor proposed to Hannah Amen, and she accepted! Hannah is the daughter of Ruth Amen and Andrew Amen, a fifth-generation native of Boca Grande and is a stylist at the James Griffith Salon. Austin is the son of Jim and Holly Taylor and third […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Hunting is not a sport. In a sport both sides should know they’re in the game. Paul Rodriguez, comedian and writer born Jan. 19, 1955, known for his impacting quotes that often address social issues, particularly those related to animals. His quotes are not only humorous but also serve as a call to action for […]
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Tides, weather, temps and fish BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE A chilly start to the week has it feeling like winter. The beginning of the week brought some very low tides following the front. These low tides had the redfish and speckled sea trout in the potholes and on the deeper edges chasing shrimp and even […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Events, News, Sports & Outdoors.
The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) hosted its third Brew With A View on Wednesday, Dec. 3, featuring Meredith Blain with the Englewood Shell Club. “There are seashells on all seven continents,” Blain said. “They’re all over the world. They can range from microscopic all the way to 500 pounds. They can live up to […]
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Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols Join the members of Gulf Cove United Methodist Church for special Christmas programs of music on Sunday, Dec. 14. The “Festival of Lessons and Carols” will be performed at the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. traditional services. The 9:30 a.m. contemporary Praise Band will perform special music with songs of […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
The performers Tab Laven, Eddie Kilgallon, and Jeff Dayton form a powerhouse ensemble of veteran touring musicians who have spent their careers alongside some of music’s greatest legends. With experience spanning decades – from Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall to tours with Art Garfunkel, Glen Campbell, Montgomery Gentry and more – they unite their […]
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Series takes serious look at mysteries A discussion of the mystery “Snow,” written by award-winning Irish author John Banville, will kick off the 2025-26 season of the Sleuths Book Club on Tuesday, Dec. 9. All are welcome to join the group at 2 p.m. in the Community Center Auditorium. “Snow tells the story of a […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, News, Real Estate.
Preservation Board to review destruction of 1926 houses from Florida boom time The Boca Grande Preservation Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 10 to discuss the possible demolition of a house at 1000 10th St. Lee County staff has reviewed the phase-one submittal for demolition and “finds the request does not meet the criteria for demolition […]
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Editor’s note: Amanda Cochran, who ran previously for the seat of the late Mike Greenwell, has announced that she will run again. Lee County District 5 covers rural areas including Alva, where Cochran is owner of Re/Max River & Ranch. BY AMANDA COCHRAN, DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATE Today, I officially filed for the Lee County District […]