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Author Hanafee tells tales in History Bytes talk

There were frequent chuckles and plenty of knowing nods in the large crowd at the Johann Fust Library on Wednesday as they were entertained by local author Susan Hanafee’s presentation “The Island i…
Meet local cardiologist  February is American Heart Month, a time when cardiovascular health moves into sharper focus. For Dr. Kenneth Pfahler, it’s a reminder of work that has shaped nearly every chapter of his professional life. Becoming a cardiologist was never about choosing the safest path. It was about choosing the one that demanded the […]

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Lucas F. Martin, a frequent worker in Boca Grande died in a motorcycle accident in Port Charlotte on Jan. 25. The family is grieving the loss. “W…
John “Jack” Joseph Moore, 94, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Marjor…
Frank Steele Koffend, shark tooth collector, feather-wearer, friend gatherer, Poppy extraordinaire, of Appleton, Wisconsin, died on December 6th, 20…
Walter Jerome Frautschi passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Boca Grande, Florida, closing a long and remarkable life that began…
Above, Browne, in a profile in 2004, and below, in a story in 2009 while on the Preservation Board, as he railed against ugly island signage at the…