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BY LAUREN HANA, MD – The U.S. has had an exponential increase in daily new cases of COVID-19 over the last week, with the last three days averaging 10,000 new cases in the U.S. daily. As of March 25, the U.S. has the most active cases in the world. The U.S. total cases now trail Italy’s […]
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STAFF REPORT – If you’re bored because everything fun in Boca Grande has been canceled, then Royal Palm Players has an antidote: Audition. That’s right. Audition for one of RPP’s shows next season by video. It’s easy to do and is exciting to focus on while stuck in the house. RPP directors invite you to submit […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It seems like each week we experience a new phase in the COVID-19 crisis. From a lack of groceries to a constant battle with ourselves not to touch our faces, so many every day tasks and situations are somehow hindered by this life-or-death crisis. Last week we spent a lot of […]
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To the Editor: A big thank you to the employers and clients who are paying us NOT to come do our jobs. We are scared, and worried too, but your kindness helps. It shows that we matter. That’s why we work for people like you. We will get through this incredibly hard time together BUT […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Boca Grande’s Englewood Bank has just hired a new manager to keep their tellers in good hands. Gretchen Holla has been in the banking business since her career history began and she is now part of the island crew. However, her managerial title didn’t fall out of the sky. Gretchen joined […]
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BY DALY WALKER, MD – The Coronavirus is now moving explosively through the world’s human population. The latest scientific reports warn that without action by the government and individuals to slow the spread of the virus and suppress the number of new cases, hundreds of thousands, even over a million people in the United States […]
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BY BONNIE PRINGLE – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that Americans continue to use, and drink tap water as usual. COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies. EPA’s drinking water regulations require treatment at public water systems to remove or kill pathogens, including viruses. COVID-19 is a type of virus that is […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Effective Thursday, March 19 all Lee County and Gasparilla Island beaches are closed due to concerns regarding COVID-19. This went into stringent effect at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. An emergency meeting of all mayors of Lee County municipalities and cities, Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman, Lee County Manager Roger […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Did you ever think things would get this crazy? Just a couple of weeks ago we were worried about things that seem so inconsequential now. Whether you believe this virus threat is real or not (and many people don’t), it is affecting your daily life in a very big way. My […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – family, business, sports and nonprofit work in a partnership capacity was a way of life for Phil Hubbard long before he and his wife Patsy began to winter in Boca Grande.Growing up in a middle-class family in Fairfi eld, Connecticut, sports were a huge part of his life. His interest in […]