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To the Editor: Did you know that telescope manufacturers are reporting an exponential increase in sales? It seems the pandemic is leading people to take up backyard astronomy with a vengeance! The Bishop provides great resources for astronomy enthusiasts — from long-time stargazers to those who are just beginning to explore our night skies.
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There were no rattlesnakes in Boston… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- At every Grande Glee session over Zoom, Sharon Ponte and her 10-pound Maltipoo are there to chime in on a few notes. With each puppy howl and octave shift, Sharon is impressed by the improvement and everlasting support of Grande Glee. As the group’s musical director, […]
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She has a knack for being a healer… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga has recruited a new massage therapist to join in on body and mind healing. Annette Adams shared what it’s like to learn the power of energy healing and the importance of letting your body heal itself.
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BY MARK DRISCOLL, BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- You can feel a change in the air. The days start getting shorter. Temperatures become more moderate. Winter season is just around the corner. And with it comes the return of seasonal residents and vacationers looking for a sunny spot to stay a while.
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To the Editor: Lee County Solid Waste has tips for residents for the 2020 holiday season so you can recycle, know what can be repurposed, and also know what needs to go in the trash bin. Lee County’s waste stream generally increases about 20 percent during the holidays, but taking even a few small steps […]
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To the Editor: Hello and good day. I’m visiting here for the dual purpose of hunkering down during C19 and looking at some property for retirement half the year here, and the other half either in Singapore and Hawaii where I also have homes. I first came to BG during the 60s and thought it […]
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To the Editor: Looking ahead to the next 4 years, I can honestly say that I believe we in Charlotte County are heading in the right direction. Crime trends are down almost across the board, and we have some great programs in place to target those areas where we are seeing some steady activity.
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An environmentalist, an adventure seeker… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Nature enthusiast Khoreen Vetter has been welcomed to the island by Lee County Parks and Recreation as a new specialist and camp counselor. Her position has joined her passion for conservation and her enthusiasm to make a lasting impression on younger generations.
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Adam Botana didn’t necessarily ever have a focus on being a politician, and to this day claims he is not one. However, our water quality issues are one of the primary reasons he decided to run for the open House of Representative seat for District 76. The Republican candidate whose family owns […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Throughout this year of pandemic, every business has had to overcome many tribulations while seeking to contribute to the growth of its community. One business in particular has been recognized for its dedication to local animals that have nowhere to go.