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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...

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PENDING OBITUARY: Sandy Bylaska

February 9, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Sandy Bylaska, tournament judge extraordinnaire and such a well-loved woman in our community, has passed away. She is now with the love of her life, husband Jackie. Sandy did not mince words....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Need more debris hauled away? Here’s a number to call

To the Editor: Residents needing assistance with removal of storm debris on private property are reminded to apply to the Florida Division of Emergency Management by visiting...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Water samples show red tide in our waters

To the Editor: The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued health alerts for the presence of a red tide bloom. An alert level of red tide was found near Buck Key (Blind...

X-rays done onsite help identify the best treatment plan right away

Broken bones, sprains and fractures are the most common injuries requiring an X-ray. And now that X-ray imaging services are available onsite at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, patients no longer...

Boca Grande Film Festival 2023 lineup announced and it is not to be missed

January 26, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Entertainment, News

Launch party to be held tonight in conjunction with The Island School Chowder Dinner Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas. Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. This year’s lineup for the Boca Grande Film...

ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE, EMS ACTIVITY: Golf cart completely destroyed in battery fire – so what kind of battery was it?

January 26, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News, Police & Fire

On Saturday, Jan. 21 at approximately 7:46 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Gulf Boulevard for a golf cart on fire, fully engulfed. It took some time, but...