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Obituary: Kevin Michael Hall

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

Kevin M. Hall, 38, of Boca Grande and formerly of Brooksville, passed away August 1, 2016. He was a 1997 graduate of Hernando High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, who will miss him very much. He is predeceased by his father, Morris Hall; uncles Randy Hall and David Salyer; aunts […]

PROFILE: DR. LAUREN HANA

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

  BY SUE ERWIN – There’s a new doctor in the house at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. Lauren Hana, M.D., officially began seeing patients on July 11 at the Boca Grande locale and is now a full-time physician on staff, serving patients along with Dr. Jeff Humbarger and Dr. Tom Ervin. Lauren grew up […]

School is in session, remember to stop for buses

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

  To the Editor: Florida school buses carry precious cargo – our children. Motorists should always be alert and drive with caution around school buses and in school zones where children may be present. All drivers moving in either direction on a two-way street must stop for a school bus displaying a stop signal, and […]

Memories, stories of war sought

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you have memories of what it was like to live during World War I or World War II, now is the time to make an important contribution and be part of a publication that will share your story with future generations. Friends of Boca Grande Community Center has partnered with […]

Be cautious! Peak season for sea turtles has arrived

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s been a bustling summer for baby sea turtles this year, and residents and guests need to remember to refrain from interfering with this natural process. The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers want to remind everyone to be respectful of the nest areas. “We have had a series of hatchling […]

Profile: Joe Stansbury

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

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve enjoyed a delicious sandwich made on fresh- baked bread at Kappy’s Market recently, chances are it was made and served to you by Joe Stansbury. The friendly face behind the deli counter has been working four days per week at Kappy’s for the past 20 years. His wife, Phyllis, […]

GUEST EDITORIAL: Anderson explains position in running for District 3

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

■  BY DICK ANDERSON I am Dick Anderson, and I am a candidate for the Lee County Commission District 3. My candidacy is motivated by the legacy we will leave to our children and grandchildren. Are we the generation that will preside over irreversible damage to our unique fisheries, waterways, and natural landscape through uninformed […]

Be careful what you wish for

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

To the Editor: “All for one and one for all.” Funny, that seems to be the battle cry of people like me. But hey, I guess it’s the battle cry of anyone who takes a side on any issue. Now, I haven’t hired a lawyer, but I do know that Lee County requires the beach […]