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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I’m fine

To the Editor: Someone asked me last week, “How are you doing?” The pat answer is “I’m fine.” I’m not really. I’m better than most. But there’s just something that’s not right, not...

Company is coming on Saturday: Welcome to our disaster area!

October 28, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

We’ve got power and internet outages, a cell phone tower lodged in our bakery, piles of debris clogging our side streets and more piles along the main road, beach accesses that are closed and a...

South Beach is coming back! And if all goes well it could be soon, too

October 28, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

Bart DeStefano and Marco Meola, owners of South Beach Bar & Grille, have announced they will be coming back bigger and better than ever, maybe even in the next couple of months. Of...

Tips to voting in next week’s election

October 28, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

Hurricane Ian has not been able to stop our democratic processes, but it has blown them around somewhat. Since a number of polling places have been damaged or destroyed, registered voters in Lee...

Feeling frustrated and confused about your insurance? Knowing the basics before hiring contractors is vital

October 28, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

There are so many questions that deserve solid answers when it comes to insurance claims regarding Hurricane Ian. If you have never had to file a claim before it can be a daunting process, and...

Financial assistance for a fresh start given by Disaster Relief Fund

October 28, 2022
Sheila Evans
Community, News

The Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund handed out its first 23 checks to help businesses and organizations in Boca Grande recover from Hurricane Ian. The amount of the grants is not public...

Cayo Costa: An update from ground zero

October 28, 2022
Guest Columnist
News

SUBMITTED BY CAYO COSTA PARK RANGERS As many of you know, Cayo Costa State Park is where Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall. The damage to the park was catastrophic. Along with so many in...

Hidden dangers in the water could affect swimmers and boaters – let logic prevail

As many of you know, Cayo Costa State Park is where Hurricane Ian made its initial landfall. The damage to the park was catastrophic. Along with so many in our local community, several of the park...

If you lost a dock, a boathouse or structure on the water, read this

October 28, 2022
Sheila Evans
News

As home and business repairs are getting underway in the wake of Hurricane Ian, it is important to remember that docks, boathouses, and other shoreline structures require building permits for...

OBITUARY: Nancy Pais

October 28, 2022
Staff Report
Obituaries

Nancy Ellen Pais of Oxford, Michigan and Boca Grande, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2022. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Ellen. She is survived by her...