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Lee DUI check starts Friday
February 12, 2013 A DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled beginning Friday at an undisclosed location in Lee County. more »»
Coast flood insurance costs certain to stiffen
February 12, 2013 Property owners along the nation’s coastline surely know of the National Flood Insurance Program, a federal program that provides flood insurance protection in return for encouraging better... more »» 
3rd St. Café reports two stolen checks
February 12, 2013 A suspect who stole two blank checks from 3rd St. Café, 310 E. Railroad Ave., in Boca Grande, allegedly was caught on camera cashing one of them later for $200 at Englewood Bank & Trust. more »» 
Outstanding chefs make great Taste of Boca Grande
February 12, 2013 To the Editor: This year’s Taste of Boca Grande was the best ever. Well over 500 guests enjoyed the beautiful evening, supporting a great charity, the Harry Chapin Food Bank. more »»
PICO United Florida rips foreclosure bill
February 12, 2013 To the Editor: Despite opposition from PICO United Florida, clergy, and a broad coalition of consumer rights groups, the Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee has advanced HB 87 by state Rep. more »» 
McGuane to sign books at Feb. 28 Fust fundraiser
February 12, 2013 To the Editor: As a loyal supporter of the Library and Building Renovation Fund, you are being offered the first chance to purchase tickets for this unique opportunity to participate in a discussion... more »» 
Gasparilla Island seawall rocked by TS Debby’s roll
February 12, 2013 Tropical Storm Debby was a nasty storm system than struck Gasparilla Island with 8 inches of rain June 27, 2012, but whose wind-driven waves appeared to do little damage onshore. Check that. more »» 
Poll: Floridians favor Medicaid expansion
February 11, 2013 The Florida Hospital Association's newest poll shows 74 percent of Hispanic, 69 percent of women and 62 percent of all Florida voters support extending Medicaid coverage through the Patient... more »» 
Snook hook for first Boca-Mote talk
February 11, 2013 Learn about fish and other marine species of Charlotte Harbor from researchers who study them during Mote Marine Laboratory’s Boca Grande Lecture Series.at the Community Center, 131 First St. more »»
IRS blames 'fiscal cliff' for tax return delays
February 11, 2013 Don't plan on spending your income tax refund too quickly this year: refunds are expected to be delayed for some taxpayers. more »» 
Kids Needs finds Boca Grande generosity
February 11, 2013 The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande continues to be the answer for Kids Needs. Audrey Knapp of Kids’ Needs Advisory Committee said the St. more »» 
‘Five Women’ exhibit returns for 7th season
February 11, 2013 New and unusual two- and three-dimensional works of five select Boca Grande artists will be featured at the seventh annual “Art on Banyan, Five Women Exhibit” at the Boca Grande Art Alliance Cent. more »» 
Popular pooch parade lining up now
February 11, 2013 Millions of dollars in fees and pedigrees are at stake in the 15th annual Boca Grande Womans Club Dog Show. Not really. more »»
Fust, Johnson projects want Historic Preservation OKs
February 11, 2013 Officers will be elected to the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board and two projects considered at a 10 a.m. meeting Wednesday at the Boca Grande Community Center Womans Club Roo. more »» 
4 more sought in widening burglary case
February 8, 2013 A day after announcing five arrests, Charlotte County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for help in locating four more people stemming from the Jan. 26 theft in Englewood of 9 weapons, cash and coins. more »» 
Pancake breakfasts hot off the griddle
February 8, 2013 The Boca Grande United Methodist Church 29th annual pancake breakfasts series began Thursday, Feb. 7. more »»
Lawsuit alleges Big Sugar 'sweetheart deal'
February 8, 2013 A lawsuit filed Thursday against Gov. Rick Scott and his Cabinet charges illegal farming leases were granted to sugar and vegetable plantations north of the Everglades. more »» 
Amazing water bird display taking place in Amberjack
February 8, 2013 A remarkable show of water birds is now on display between Englewood and Placida just off Gasparilla Islan. more »» 
Why is the Taste of Boca Grande special?
February 8, 2013 “One of the people I train told me what a great cause and fantastic event this is.” Chris Hunt, riding instructor, Englewood “Steve Chapin keeps asking me back. It’s delicious and a great cause. more »»
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Plan meeting set
February 7, 2013 A Florida Department of Environmental Protection public meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. more »» |
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