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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association would like to remind everyone that sea turtle nesting season officially began on May 1, and it’s more important than ever to remember to cover up holes and knock down sand castles when visiting the beach, and dispose of any trash properly. So far, 39 […]
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Recently I lost my hero. Lauren Knowles was the strongest person I have ever known. In 2014 we were told that she had stage 3 HER2 positive breast cancer. I didn’t know what to do or say, I just hugged her and asked her to be strong. She defiantly did that. I watched her bravery […]
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Patricia Louise Hayes Drumm departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Montereau Assisted Living in Tulsa. Born May 27, 1930 in Fayette, Mo., she was the daughter of Jay Button and Lucille Ownby Hayes. She was preceded in death by her three siblings, William Hayes, Jay Hayes and Mary Hayes Gustin. Her […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Chef Richard Gordon has been cooking up delectable dishes at Fusion for the past two years, and that’s a result of decades of experience dating back to when he was a teenager. “My first job was as a dishwasher when I was 15,” he said. “And since then, I’ve done just about […]
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■ SUBMITTED BY LEE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS The official start to the 2019 hurricane season is less than a month away. Lee County is ready, thanks to the longstanding and constant support of the Lee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC). But Lee County is not idle, as planning and preparations never cease. Efforts to find ways […]
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■ SUBMITTED BY BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST Whether you fish for bonefish, tarpon, permit or any other species, it is important to understand the vital role of habitat in our fisheries. The current marine fisheries management model uses regulations such as size limits and seasonal closures to manage harvest. That’s not enough. The amount of […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The 15th annual “Howl at the Moon” Invitational Tarpon Tournament, sponsored by Gasparilla Outfitters, will still be held this Saturday, May 18, but the time has now changed to 7 to 10 p.m. That is one hour earlier than the originally scheduled start time. There’s another new development regarding this tournament: It […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN This year’s Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament was an extra-special one, with 41 boats releasing 33 tarpon and $22,960 in prize money given to three winning teams. The artwork to commemorate Ladies Day was very special as well. Created by artist Brendan Coudal, the rendering portrays […]
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Anglers asked to please stow their gear, secure their vessels in light of large number of marine thefts in our area ■ STAFF REPORT Because of recent thefts of fishing tackle around the island, both the Charlotte and Lee County Sheriff’s Offices are asking anglers and captains to make sure they remove gear from their […]
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■ STAFF REPORT If you haven’t tried Scarpa’s Coastal yet, Wednesday night might be the time. Not only will you have some great food, you’ll get some quality entertainment as well. Wesley and Wyatt Locke, two locals with a lot of talent, will be playing from 7 to 9 p.m. that night. Come check them […]