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Spring Breakers, please listen when we say ‘No Swimming’

■ STAFF REPORT Another recent close call at the south end has left us to reiterate what many already know this Spring Break: Please don’t swim at the south end. Since 2001 we have had numerous water-rescue calls and 18 drownings in our area. Just within the last two weeks, the Boca Grande Fire Department responded […]

‘Coffee with a scientist’: stone crab stresses

■ BY SUE ERWIN The second “Coffee With a scientist” event of the season sponsored by Mote Marine Laboratory was held on Wednesday, March 14 at the Boca Grande Mote office. This week’s discussion was presented by Dr. Phil Gravinese. During his talk, “Responding in a Pinch: Determining the Impacts of Man-Made Stressors on the […]

Peace-loving reverend to speak at Methodist Church this Monday

■ STAFF REPORT After working for decades to put an end to armed conflict in Ireland, the Rev. Gary Mason knows a lot about peace. A Methodist minister living in Belfast, Ireland, Mason played an integral role in the Northern Irish peace process and now directs Rethinking Conflicts, an organization dedicated to resolving differences without […]

ISLAND LEO BEAT …

On Thursday, March 8 Lee County Undersheriff Carmine Marceno and his Command Staff visited Boca Grande to meet the residents while enjoying coffee and pancakes at the United Methodist Church. The event was well attended, and the Sheriff’s personnel were warmly received. Mr. Larry Hannah graciously introduced the Undersheriff, who took the opportunity to say […]

DUI crash on BG Causeway causes damage to boat, cars

■ STAFF REPORT A local landscaper was arrested for driving under the influence after a reckless driver call turned into an accident on the Boca Grande Causeway on Friday, March 9. At approximately 7:10 p.m. a Charlotte County deputy reported he was dispatched to the area of Placida Road and Cape Haze Drive for a […]