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Code enforcement receives 15 turtle lighting complaints

August 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Calls and notifications to Lee County Code Enforcement are still coming in from Gasparilla Island, but this time they’re all about the turtles.

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Maintaining the iguana population within limitations, George Cera ‘the iguana guy’ continues to monitor invasive islanders

August 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- What’s with all the iguanas? It’s a phrase you’ve likely heard recently, or maybe even uttered yourself. It’s true, our island iguana population is prolific, and in the hottest...

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Friends of Boca Grande on ‘red alert,’ keeping things flexible with the program

August 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE- The Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, a statewide organization of over 60 performing arts venues, including Friends of Boca Grande Community...

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Spend a day in a park ranger’s boots

August 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

One man explains what it’s like to work our state park system BY OLIVIA CAMERON- A workday in the sweltering heat is a breeze to Gasparilla Island Beach State Park Ranger Joseph Berger, who...

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Celebrate Labor Day and International Manatee Day

August 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT- On Monday, September 7th, celebrate both Labor Day and International Manatee Day by remembering to boat safely and watch out for manatees on the waterways.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards more than $600,000 in scholarships

To the Editor: As the fall semester begins at colleges across the country amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, hundreds of local students have at least one thing they can rely on: scholarship funding...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Watch out- snakes are on the move

To the Editor:

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote-by-mail reminder notice from the Lee County Supervisor of Elections

To the Editor: On Monday, August 24, 2020, the notice below was mailed to voters who have requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the November 3, 2020, General Election.

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PROFILE: Philip Eyrich

An ear for music and a love of teaching… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Musician Philip Eyrich has an ear for octaves and an eye for reading stanzas. His encouragement of young instrument enthusiasts...

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A message from the Clinic: A new voice on the subject of COVID-19

SUBMITTED BY MARK DRISCOLL- Hello Boca Grande Clinic Community, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and say hello. I am Mark Driscoll, the new CEO of the Boca Grande Health...

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