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Just days away from hurricane season: Are you ready for a big year?

May 27, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-average hurricane season, including up to six major hurricanes and 14-21 named storms, it announced this week. Do...

WRTT 2022 through the lens of Angie Mills

• FRONT PAGE-5-27DL.indd While Capt. Waylon Mills has a real knack for finessing tarpon to the hook, his wife, Angie Mills, has a hot hand with a camera. Here are some of her great shots of the...

Around the town …

May 19, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

On the night of the blood red moon around-the-townDownload

Lee County, Army Corps beach renourishment agreement passed

May 19, 2022
Staff Report
News

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, May 17 to approve amending an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to authorize continued federal participation in beach nourishment on Gasparilla...

Kids’ fishing tournament

The weather was beautiful but the bite was not prolific at the May 14, 2022 Youth Fishing Tournament. In all, three young anglers proved to have hot hands in the tournament, bringing in all the fish...

OBITUARY: Bobbie Hoyt

May 19, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Barbara (Bobbie) Hoyt passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2022. Bobbie was fast approaching her 101st birthday, as she was born on July 13, 1921. Bobbie spent her time between Cleveland, Ohio...

A message from the Boca Grande Health Clinic regarding the passing of Peter Nicholas …

We at the Boca Grande Health Clinic and Foundation join with the community in mourning the passing of Peter (Pete) Nicholas, 80, on May 14. A lifelong businessman and philanthropist, Pete...

OBITUARY: Peter Nicholas

May 19, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Peter M. Nicholas passed away on May 14, 2022 in the loving arms of his wife and best friend of 58 years, Ginny Lilly Nicholas. Pete was a family man, respected businessman, passionate boater and involved...

Accidents happen: One experienced boater explains why diligence is necessary at all times when out on the water

By Tim Spain Having spent years on the water, local chef Tim Spain has a tale that bears telling, to let our readers know that even with years of experience, one bad move on the water can end badly. On...

OBITUARY: Je-Je Pierce

May 13, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Jean “Je-Je” Harding Pierce of Boca Grande, Fla. and Woods Hole, Mass., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Boca Grande, at the age of 94. Born February 29, 1928 in Canada to Fred and...