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Advancements at the Dog Park
There have been some changes to the dog park as of late, as a new gazebo on one side of the park has been constructed. Lee County representatives have said that while construction material delays were...
A FOUNTAIN UPDATE …
The number of people who responded after we ran a story about the wayward Alzamora fountain gives proof of the fact that there are many people on this island who care about our history. Thank you for...
RESTORING CELL COVERAGE … HERE’S THE LATEST
While the Atlantic is kicking up, action at the Bakery Building has slowed down this week. A new demolition crew will begin work on Monday, headed up by Kevin Kelley, and the Lee County Attorney’s...
Environmental and manmade problems plaguing local seagrass leave manatees and other aquatic wildlife in dire straits
After a massive hurricane and a year of drought, the status of seagrass in Charlotte Harbor could perhaps be characterized by experts as “not better, in fact marginally worse.”
“We have lost massive...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Firefighter Daniel Martinez
Daniel Martinez has found himself a home at the Boca Grande Fire Department. He’s only been here since June, but he envisions himself retiring from this department one day. Since he is 24, that means...
Kids fishing tourney slated for September
The next Lee County Parks & Recreation Boca Grande Youth Fishing Tournament is scheduled for September 16, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Boca Grande North Fishing Pier, on the road just south of Kappy’s...
ECOWATCH: Children are now becoming climate protectors
“Only when the last tree has died, the last river has been poisoned, and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.” ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival welcomes new partners and returning favorites
To the Editor:
Sarasota Opera’s annual Food & Wine Festival returns on September 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. and will take place at Sarasota Opera House. Local restaurants will gather to serve tasty...