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BY T MICHELE WALKER – Boca Grande is famous for tarpon fishing, golf carting and spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico, but it also boasts more tennis clubs and pros per capita than any island in the continental United States. Actually, that might be an exaggeration, but it’s probably not too far off from […]
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On Friday, May 7 Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigators and Charlotte County Fire were on scene at the Placida boat ramp investigating a van found abandoned, filled with barrels of fuel. According to reports the silver 2018 Ford Transit van parked at the boat ramp was discovered after a deputy noticed the Transit van and […]
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Michael Lee Weddle, born September 29, 1954, passed away on May 7, 2021 in Englewood at his home in Englewood, FL. He was born in Compton, Calif. to parents Bob and Gene Weddle, but lived most of his life in Florida. He left California right after high school and moved to Maine, then to Florida. […]
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BY T MICHELE WALKER – While most mothers spent Mother’s Day being pampered, brunching and celebrating their one special day of the year, Virginia Williamson spent her Mother’s Day morning teaching a yoga class. “I’m teaching a class on Sundays at the Banyan Tree Pilates & Yoga studio. I teach there on Sundays, a gentle […]
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To the Editor: During the past six years we were very fortunate to spend time with this special lady. As soon as Patti would get out of the hospital or care facility she would arrive at the History Center. Her knowledge of local history was invaluable to us. Often she would bring photos and artifacts […]
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To the Editor: As parents of this year’s senior class at Lemon Bay High School, we would like to issue a heartfelt thank you to our local businesses and community for pulling off a wonderful prom for this class. Had it not been for the tremendous contributions made by the many small businesses and individuals […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Word from Tallahassee this week is that the controversial National Register of Historic Places nomination that was proposed by Sarasota resident Mikki Hartig is no longer viable, as the state’s Bureau of Historic Preservation/Division of Historical Resources received more than enough letters of objection to stifle the motion. Survey and Registration […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It’s amazing how such a diminutive body can wield such a mighty soul, but everyone who met Patti Middleton recognized her tremendous spirit. The tiny body that could get easily lost in a crowd had the roar of a lion when she needed to, and the fiery passion of a tempest […]
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BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – For countless artists their mothers were their first unofficial art teachers, whether they provided actual instructions or encouraged their creativity by example. So, what exactly is a daughter to do when her mother has received more than 30 awards, is listed as “Who’s Who in American Art” and in the “World’s […]
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BY T MICHELE WALKER – The Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium was a hopping place on Friday, April 30 as Lee County Parks and Recreation held another public meeting to view plans for the proposed improvements for the dog park. Residents asked questions and eagerly viewed the plans showing the potential new park, which will […]