Tag: NoPaywall

Boca Grande Hope For Haitians campaign starts strong with 12 homes

February 16, 2023
Guest Columnist
News

Submitted by Food for the Poor The challenges in Haiti continue to mount, but Boca Grande Hope For Haitians is standing firm in its drive to provide 40 more homes for vulnerable families living...

Missing woman found, missing scuba diver found this past week

February 16, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Fire Department and island Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to several calls this past week, included one of a missing woman who was found, and an agency assist to...

OBITUARY: Richard Gallagher

February 16, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

On May 16, 2022, Richard S. Gallagher joined his beloved wife of nearly 49 years, Ann L. Gallagher, in heaven. Richard is survived by his adoring daughters, Elizabeth (Christopher) Petree of...

OBITUARY: Richard Burroughs

February 16, 2023
Staff Report
Obituaries

Richard Suppes Burroughs was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2, 1929 to Davis Carlisle Burroughs and Nancy Suppes Burroughs. He died at home on January 25, 2023. When Dick was 3 years old,...

OBITUARY: Jeannie Redpath Becton

February 16, 2023
Staff Report
Obituaries

Jean “Jeannie” Redpath Becton, who spent winter months in Boca Grande, artist and silversmith who was known for her infectious laugh, her creativity, and her generosity, died on February 3,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New sign at Boca Bargains is a true blessing

To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to BCB Homes for providing a new signpost for Boca Bargains after our previous sign was damaged by Hurricane Ian....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Camera Club to hold ‘Art of Photography’ show

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Camera Club is excited to announce the “Art of Photography” Show March 3 to 5, 2023 at the Boca Grande Art Center featuring 20 exhibitors! The public is...

YOUR WEEKLY RED TIDE UPDATE …

February 16, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 135 samples from and offshore of Southwest Florida, and one from Northwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charlotte County disaster centers closing for holiday

To the Editor: The Disaster Recovery Centers located at the following locations will temporarily close for the Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, Feb. 20. • Tringali Recreation...

LOVELINES! GET YOUR LOVELINES HERE!

lovelinesDownload