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Officials from the Ringling College of Art and Design and The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced today that Sarasota’s Ringling College has transferred ownership of the former Englewood Art Center to the Hermitage, a fellow nonprofit organization and a leading national arts incubator based in Englewood. The center is located directly across Lemon Bay and just […]
Written by Arlene Hall on . Posted in Community, News.
On the consent agenda for the next Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 10, is a proposed resolution authorizing the Charlotte County Commission to participate in a joint public meeting with the Lee County Board of County Commissioners “for the purpose of resolving a conflict relating to public parking on Boca […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
Last Tuesday, Feb. 24 the Boca Grande Fire Department extinguished a pool heater fire at a house off Gulf Shores Drive. “It was probably just wear and tear and the weather that caused it,” Chief C.W. Blosser said. “Swings in heat and cold, corrosion, wear and tear – all of that degrades the plumbing and […]
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Lee County Emergency Medical Services was recognized this week by the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program (PRRP) as a Florida PEDReady Gold Tier service. Lee County EMS is just the 12th agency in Florida to achieve PEDReady recognition. The program recognizes emergency medical services (EMS) agencies that demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing pediatric […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
A thief who stole an American Express card from a convertible at Boca Bay Pass Club on Dec. 17, 2025, has been identified using security footage, led by detectives from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. “The suspect quickly fled to New York after the crimes,” wrote Capt. Todd Olmer of the LCSO. “The detective is […]
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BY BOOTS TOLSDORFROYAL PALM PLAYERS The year was 1776. It was “foul, fetid, foggy, filthy,” hot and humid. Dust clung to bodily sweat. Colonial clothing was heavy and bathing was minimal. Water was unfit to drink. Men representing 13 colonies were away from their wives, children and businesses. They were farmers, planters, merchants, traders and […]
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE Do thoughts of artificial intelligence and the Chinese threat keep you awake at night? Are you worried about how the midterm elections will affect your pocketbook? Does the volatility of the stock market make your head spin? Never fear. Members of the Boca Grande Economics Group have been gazing into the future […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Last Saturday, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust scientist Dr. Aaron Adams came to Boca Grande for a talk with the Gulf Conservation Alliance, a regional group trying to find solutions for our fisheries. There was not enough room at the Crowninshield Community House for guests who wished to come. It was the bread and butter talk […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles.
From vision to silk The idea began with a scarf. Not just any scarf, but a Hermès silk square gifted to Lalania “Laney” Sears by her grandmother when she was a child – a piece she treasured and credits with shaping her sense of style. “It was always the scarf,” she said. “It set the […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Another great week of back bay fishing to kick off march! Spring weather is upon us and the fish know it. Lots of redfish have poured into Bull and Turtle Bays and are ready to feed. We have been catching them on live bait, swim tails and jigs. Most of the […]