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Making masks to help the community, islanders work together

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – With increasing Coronavirus cases in the U.S., officials are recommending mask wearing when in public or at work. Essential workers have boosted safety precautions and it is encouraged that those at home should do the same. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using a cloth face covering as opposed […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Safer at Home’ means ‘stay at home’ unless travel is essential

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News.

To the Editor, On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91. This  – “Safer at Home” –  Executive Order directs a halt to all non-essential activities in the state. It also calls for non-essential workers, senior citizens and those with significant underlying medical conditions to remain at home. The Executive Order […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking forward, it’s almost time to submit your space requests at the Community Center

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News.

To the Editor, It is time once again for local organizations to submit space request forms for the use of the Boca Grande Community Center and Park for the 2020-21 season (October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021). Lee County Parks & Recreation appreciates the opportunity to be a part of your community events by […]

Angels among us: Woman’s Club initiates much-needed relief fund

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club announced today it will establish a $250,000 Emergency Relief Fund to provide immediate relief for the economic hardships incurred due to the shuttering of businesses and all economic and social activity in order to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus.   “Funds will be available to […]

Rumors, like COVID-19, spread: Charlotte County points out the fake news

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

BY OLIVIA CAMERON – There is a large amount of misinformation circulating regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. Medical experts are up against time to research the virus and formulate the correct information. This research is vital to public health and containment.  However, the spread of rumors is comparable to how quickly the virus is scattering. These […]

Ladies Day canceled, World’s Richest fate to be determined: Local fishing captains suffer dire losses but message remains unchanged – go fishing

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.

Executive Order 20-91, Section 3 “Essential Activities states: “For purposes of this Order and the conduct it limits, “essential activities” means and encompasses the following: Attending religious services conducted in churches, synagogues and houses of worship; and participating in recreational activities (consistent with social distancing guidelines) such as walking, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, running, or […]

Community Planning Panel survey results continue to be received, but more responses are requested

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The survey being taken by the Boca Grande Community Planning Association continues on, and so far responses have been numerous. As of Tuesday morning they had received 172 responses from 279 surveys delivered. There is a 94 percent completion rate for those taking the survey, which means they are getting good data […]