■ BY SUE ERWIN Royal Palm Players has gained another new talented member who has been busy planning and rehearsing for productions starting this fall....
Obituary: Janell H. Johnson
Janell H. Johnson, formally of Boca Grande, Florida, passed away to her heavenly home on November 11, 2019. She was born October 29, 1926, in Arcadia,...
K. bravis found in his concentrations in Charlotte, Lee counties
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, medium to high concentrations...
Many thanks to those who made our book sale a success
To the Editor: Each spring and fall, the Johann Fust Library Foundation conducts a used book sale in the library loggia. Island residents turn out in ...
Thank you, Lee County, for cleaning the beaches
To the Editor: I would like to thank Director Jesse Lavender, Lee County Parks and Recreation, Joe Weir, Lee County Parks and Recreation, and our Rang...
Oh, Lee County … ye barely know us
To the Editor: It may be time to take a hard look at our community’s relationship with Lee County’s government. After years of knowing the need for a ...
Dog park ‘meeting’ leaves island residents howling for more information
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It was a very large crowd of islanders who took their seats a few minutes after 2 p.m on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Boca Grande Commun...
Operation Second Chance offers wounded veterans new adventures
■ BY SUE ERWIN For the past two years, Kathy and Dave Irwin have been organizing and hosting events for disabled veterans through Operation Second Cha...
Veterans Day remembrances: Two local veterans tell their stories of war
■ STAFF REPORT United States Coast Guard Capt. Robert A. “Bob” Melvin III, (deceased), father of islanders Sandy and Bob Melvin, served his country ho...
According to County, our right to promenade is not easily defendable
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re a regular Boca Grande beachgoer, you may have noticed a new addition to our already crowded Promenade. A Stonehenge-type...