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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An announcement from the Charlotte County Property Appraiser

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser reminds businesses and rental property owners the deadline for filing 3034 tangible personal property tax returns is April 3, 2023.  A return must be filed by April 3 to receive the up to $25,000 tangible exemption.  However, if a blue postcard was received, filing the return has […]

OBITUARY: Catherine Munsell

Catherine Anne Halpin Munsell, 81, of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Boca Grande, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Englewood.  Cathy “with a ‘C’” was born in Ft. Riley, Kansas, to Lawrence and Margaret (Schuele) Halpin, on October 30, 1941. She graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, studying two years at the […]

OBITUARY: Thomas Benton Hunter III

Lake Forest’s Thomas Benton Hunter III leaves behind a lasting legacy of good character and the importance of community spirit. It’s often said that a man is measured by the company keeps. And for Lake Forest’s Thomas (Tom) Benton Hunter III, this was the perfect ruler. “Our Dad was an incredible judge of character,” said […]

Major cold front brings exciting fishing to the back country

BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN Our first major cold front of the season blasted through this week and spoiled the offshore gulf fishing with some strong winds. Things will pick back up as soon as winds settle down. Fortunately, the winds and cold weather don’t stop the backcountry fishing where we can get into the protected islands […]

Future of the farmers market uncertain as venue is full of debris – county says they have no other options

Fruits and vegetables, essential oils and specialty mushrooms have been replaced with mulch, sawdust and construction debris at the end of Wheeler Road this month. And, as it looks right now, we won’t have a farmers market this year.Local Roots Farmers Markets, LLC, is looking for a suitable place on the island to continue with […]