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Did you know that your heart beats about 100,000 times a day? According to the American Heart Association, a healthy heart pumps blood through a network of roughly 60,000 miles of blood vessels — enough to circle the globe more than twice. And yet most of us rarely think about it. In fact, heart disease […]
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There were frequent chuckles and plenty of knowing nods in the large crowd at the Johann Fust Library on Wednesday as they were entertained by local author Susan Hanafee’s presentation “The Island is My Muse.” This was the second event in the 2026 History Bytes series, offered by the Boca Grande Historical Society and sponsored […]
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Among the many actions of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners reviewed during its regular meeting on Feb. 10 was a report on oil drilling in the Gulf. As part of the regular agenda, the board heard an update on the 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda from Greg Burns, the county’s federal advocate in Washington, […]
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE It’s time again to think about eating strawberries and brats, bidding in the silent auction and checking out the bargains, books, paintings, jewelry and other goodies at the annual Strawberry Festival in Boca Grande. The festival will be held on Saturday, March 7, on the grounds of the Boca Grande Lighthouse United […]
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Officials from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection came to present ideas for the future of the storm-damaged Amory Chapel at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday. “We don’t believe with future storms that the structure will survive,” said Robin Palmer, an engineer hired by Florida’s DEP with Weiler Engineering. She came to […]
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Last week, strong winds snapped a boat lift in South Boca Bay, sending a Wellcraft Scarab Sport into the water. The boat was presumed sunk after it disappeared, but three days later it resurfaced miles away near Pine Island. “It was crazy,” said Grant Toney, who owns the boat with his brother-in-law, Harold Armington. “During […]
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All of Gasparilla Island and Charlotte County has restricted watering schedules this spring. As jurisdictions overlap, residents should follow the strictest restriction in each schedule. The Southwest Florida Water Management District announced water-shortage restrictions for portions of Charlotte County on Jan. 27. However, both Lee and Charlotte Counties already have water-limiting schedules in place. “We […]
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Meet local cardiologist February is American Heart Month, a time when cardiovascular health moves into sharper focus. For Dr. Kenneth Pfahler, it’s a reminder of work that has shaped nearly every chapter of his professional life. Becoming a cardiologist was never about choosing the safest path. It was about choosing the one that demanded the […]
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The right whale Millipede, spotted in Northeast Florida in December, visited Boca Grande last weekend. It happened Friday, when Andre Lawrence, of South Gulf Cove, was out with friends and his 4-year-old son, Brantley. “I thought it was like a tree,” said Lawrence, who was fishing around the Novak Reef, about two miles out. “We […]