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■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve had a drink at the Boca Bay Pass Club bar over the past several years, you would most likely recognize the friendly face of bartender Jeff Ash. Jeff has worked at the Pass Club for the past ten years, alongside his wife, Janette, also a bartender at the club. […]
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The family of Don “Postie” Post is profoundly sad to share the news that their husband, father, and grandfather died suddenly in a glider accident on Wednesday, August 29th. The loss of this vibrant man is a blow to our family, his huge circle of friends, and the community of Stowe where he lived for […]
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■ SUBMITTED BY BETTY STAUGLER UF/IFAS EXTENSION, CHARLOTTE COUNTY This red tide bloom has been trying for everyone. It is hard to see the harsh impacts the bloom has had on our coast, wildlife, and economy. I have been fielding a number of questions about the bloom, its causes and when it might end. See […]
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■ STAFF REPORT It’s that time of year again when you’ll find workers and residents, weapons in hand, scouring the land for sustenance. It’s a battle royale as pickings are slim and survival instincts kick in. Well, it’s not that bad … but it feels like it sometimes. Hudson’s Grocery will be closed for their […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and there was plenty of debate about a request to demolish an existing single-family residence and to construct a new one at 235 Banyan Street. The current property is a two-story residence that was built in the […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Green sea turtle nesting is happening later into the season than usual, but Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers are hopeful there are still a few more new nests before the season officially closes on October 31. As of August 31, the Association reported 709 Caretta caretta (loggerhead) turtle nests on […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN There’s a new sergeant in town, and he brings a vast amount of experience with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. After 13 years with the organization, Sgt. Cecil Fitch started his position in Boca Grande on July 2, 2018. Originally from Tiffin, Ohio, Cecil worked at American Standard innovative bath and kitchen […]
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Joan Carol Van Zoeren (Hurley), age 86, of Kalamazoo died September 6, 2018. Joan was born December 15, 1931 in Huron, South Dakota to Harland and Edith (Schumann) Hurley and was raised in Chicago. She met Charles Van Zoeren at Ripon College in Ripon WI. She graduated in 1953 and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. […]
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BY SUE ERWIN – Green sea turtle nesting is happening later into the season than usual, but Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers are hopeful there are still a few more new nests before the season officially closes on October 31. As of August 31, the Association reported 709 Caretta caretta (loggerhead) turtle nests on […]
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To the Editor: On August 9, 2018 we visited the State Park adjacent to the South Beach Bar & Grille Restaurant to see the condition of the water and beach for a future visit on Sunday with family. It wasn’t until almost home to Venice that I discovered I had left my wallet at the […]