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State makes Waccasassa watershed purchase The Florida Department of Environmental Protection purchased 21,600 acres within the Waccasassa Watershed Florida Forever Project in Levy County, expanding Goethe State Forest and permanently protecting a vital tract of land in the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The property is located in central Levy County and adjoins Goethe State Forest at […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Breaking bread with the ones we love. Giving thanks to the heaven above. Sharing our bounty with those in need. The sanctity of giving is a noble creed. Returning to traditions creates ties that bind.A lifting of spirits in heart and mind. To share is to love most divine. Blessings to all at this special […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament is only a few days away! This year’s event will have prizes for all three of our back country slam species, redfish, snook and trout. First place for the tournament will consist of the two longest combined length redfish while second place will […]
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The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 18 selected District 2 Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass to serve as Board Chairman for the coming year and District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka to serve as vice chairman. The Board selects a chairman annually on the third Tuesday in November from among the commissioners. Commissioner Pendergrass previously […]
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BY JIM COCHRUN In the mid-50s, my little hometown of Naples, Fla., had a substandard school system. It was shortly after my father picked me up from school one day that my life would change forever. I was barefooted, possessed no schoolbooks and homework assignments were nonexistent. The decision to yank me out of the […]
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On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation project. The Nov. 12 meeting agenda included an amendment to #19-523, Master Site Plan & Design – Placida West Boat Ramp Expansion with Coastal Engineering Consultants of Bonita Springs, in the amount of $310,600. This is for […]
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Lewis L. Hamilton, M.D. of Boca Grande, FL and Salisbury, CT died peacefully at home in Salisbury on July 20, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and his dog at his feet. He was 85 and lived an extraordinary life, valuing his relationships with family and friends above all else while also quietly contributing many […]
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The Boca Grande Historical Society’s board and staff gathered last week to celebrate their new History Center opening at the Crowninshield Community House. From left, front row: Trisha Lowe, Kim Kyle, Marvine Dethloff, Laura Shaw, Terri Whiting and Betsy Fugate Joiner. From left, back row: Sandi Firtion, Jill Shively, Scot Shively, Johns Knight, Jr., Cindy […]
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The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. Guests can enjoy a cash bar, live music by the Green Flash Band, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and the debut of The Island School Giving Tree. Area restaurants […]
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At its Nov. 12 meeting, Charlotte County approved the following appointments: Approved Vince Parrotta, of the Sunseeker Resort, to the Tourist Development Council and appointed Parrotta to fill the vacated Tourism Accommodations category. The term ends October 9, 2026. They also approved the reappointment to the Marine Advisory Committee, including Zachary Gloer as a representative […]