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BY MARCY SHORTUSE It has been confirmed that Lee County Commissioners will review, listen to public input and make a determination regarding parking on Gilchrist Avenue at their meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courthouse. Meanwhile, various groups around the island are solidifying their stances to present to the […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Island resident Daly Walker and a few of his close friends will be taking the “big” trip to Texas this year to meet former President George W. Bush, have a little lunch and tour the president’s museum … to the tune of $75,000. Walker outbid all competitors at the Hank Wright Live […]
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The time is now to sign up for the First Annual Boca Grande Firefighters Benevolent Fund Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday May 2 at the Rotonda Golf & Country Club. Tournament proceeds will be used to help island firefighters and their families in need, such as with medical or other emergencies that require extended time […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Ever wanted to have dinner with a past president? How about dinner with a past president who loves to paint dogs and has a great sense of humor? Then you’ll want to attend the festivities celebrating the 23rd Annual Hank Wright Golf Tournament, which will be held on Friday, April 10, at […]
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There aren’t many places that celebrate Easter as seriously as Gasparilla Island does, and this year is no exception. On Saturday at 10 a.m. the annual Boca Grande Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the Boca Grande Community Center. Try to arrive by 9:45 a.m. at the latest to find out which age category […]
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BY JACK SHORT Lee County recently adopted an ordinance to amend certain impact fee collection and schedules and Charlotte County is scheduling a public hearing in order to get feedback on a similar action. In March, 2013, Lee County commissioners reduced the rate of impact fees, which are used in Florida to fund infrastructure requirements […]
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BY KATIE TRIPP, PhD Florida’s manatees are at a crossroads. Well, actually, the agencies that protect manatees are at a crossroads, and manatees themselves are in the crosshairs. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is busy working behind closed doors deciding whether or not to downlist manatees from endangered to threatened under the federal Endangered […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center had its 30th Annual Bike Path Parade last Saturday, which turned out to be a great event for island residents and visitors. Even though there were only 17 entries in the event, the participants and spectators had a lot of fun. This event would not be possible […]
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Dear Editor, Thanks to many of you, the Johann Fust Foundation’s book sale was a huge success. The book donations poured in, then the buyers poured in and then the books poured out! The volunteers put in many effective hours and a good time was had by all. We exceeded our goal and appreciate all […]
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The Main Rabbit of Easter will be coming to Boca Grande on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m., but he needs your help. Please drop off bags of individually wrapped soft candy by Tuesday, April 1 at the Lee County Parks & Recreation office in the Boca Grande Community Center. Call 964-2564 for more information.