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If not us, then who? Local man and his family to go on mission to the poorest county in the country

29 March 2013 Marcy Shortuse

BY MARCY SHORTUSE - Lew Hastings is hoping to go on quite a journey this summer. It won’t exactly be what most would call a vacation, but just might prove to be something far more fulfilling and life-changing.

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Boca resident turns herself in on fraud charges: Gulf-to-Bay Sotheby’s employee charged with stealing more than $180,000 over seven-year period

29 March 2013 Last Updated on 29 March 2013 Marcy Shortuse

A Boca Grande woman turned herself in this week to Lee County Sheriff’s authorities, after being charged with first degree larceny and fraud.

The many faces of John Storms ... and his world of reptiles

29 March 2013 Last Updated on 29 March 2013 Marcy Shortuse

The many faces of John Storms were viewed by many at his annual performance for the people of Boca Grande. It was held on Monday at the Boca Grande Community Center.

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Fire Department happenings ...

29 March 2013 Last Updated on 29 March 2013 Marcy Shortuse

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a couple of interesting calls this week.

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Easter happenings around the island

29 March 2013 Last Updated on 29 March 2013 Marcy Shortuse

Easter week will begin on the island on Good Friday, with the annual Way of the Cross. It will begin at noon at the Our Lady of Mercy Church, and all island churches will participate.

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Shark Brothers bring their message to The Island School

29 March 2013 Marcy Shortuse

BY LIZA STROUT - The Shark Brothers, Sean and Brooks Paxton, thrilled students and families at The Island School with their stories of adventure and exploration during their educational presentation named “Wild by Nature.”

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Pick it up, make us proud! GICIA and Italiano Insurance Clean-up Day scheduled

29 March 2013 Last Updated on 29 March 2013 Marcy Shortuse

Once again the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is joining forces with Italiano Insurance to host an Island-Wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 6.