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Is the fate of the NHR proposal sealed? Appeal filed, but state announces that more than half of residents in the district have objected to the nomination

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Word from Tallahassee this week is that the controversial National Register of Historic Places nomination that was proposed by Sarasota resident Mikki Hartig is no longer viable, as the state’s Bureau of Historic Preservation/Division of Historical Resources received more than enough letters of objection to stifle the motion. Survey and Registration […]

Like two peas in a pod and birds of a feather, this mother and daughter paint together … celebrating Mother’s Day

BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – For countless artists their mothers were their first unofficial art teachers, whether they provided actual instructions or encouraged their creativity by example. So, what exactly is a daughter to do when her mother has received more than 30 awards, is listed as “Who’s Who in American Art” and in the “World’s […]

Dog park plans unveiled

BY T MICHELE WALKER – The Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium was a hopping place on Friday, April 30 as Lee County Parks and Recreation held another public meeting to view plans for the proposed improvements for the dog park. Residents asked questions and eagerly viewed the plans showing the potential new park, which will […]

Our nurses set the bar for quality care

BY CEO MARK DRISCOLL, BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – You may have noticed that healthcare is full of recognition days and events both big and small – from heart month, to women’s health week, to national hand washing day, to patient experience week (which we talked about just last week). It’s our way of keeping […]

Local deputies, fire, EMS respond to sinking boats and golf cart accidents

STAFF REPORT – Local first responders received several calls this weekend, including several boat and golf cart calls. On Saturday, April 24 at approximately 8:50 p.m. Boca Grande firefighters responded to a call for mutual aid from Charlotte County for a small, dark-colored boat that was possibly in distress with no running lights on, possibly […]

United Methodist Women announce plans for Strawberry Festival 2022

STAFF REPORT – The UMW Board has announced that there will be a Strawberry Festival in 2022, on March 5. According to organizers, the event will include some surprises and different activities to delight festival-goers and volunteers.  United Methodist Women President Peggy Saewert said they are also looking for new ideas and suggestions. Heading the […]

Faith and ‘The Holy Day’ holiday: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church examines the meaning of Sunday as a day of rest and how it impacted our nation

SUBMITTED BY ERICA RESS MARTIN – On Tuesday, May 11 at 4:30 p.m., the third free webisode of the new St. Andrew’s Lecture series examines the impact of Sunday as a Holy Day Holiday in America. Not so long ago, Sunday was the most special day of the week. Blue laws kept malls and stores […]