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Dems try to rein in Rangel

July 27, 2010 By Ron Hart

    By Ron Hart The Democrats have an impending problem surfacing at an inopportune time, the investigation of Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) by the House Ethics Committee. more »

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Capt. Waylon Mills seems to win every fishing tournament

By TerryO - Jun 4 2010 3:30PM

Couldn't be a nicer guy eithe. more »

Easter traffic showed Gasparilla Island still a draw

By TerryO - Apr 9 2010 5:46PM

Judging by the steady stream of cars coming to the island this weekend, I'm not worried about Boca Grande's traffic being too littl. more »

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July 31: BTS Carnival

July 30, 2010

The Cultural Center of Charlotte County and Charlotte County Public Schools offer second Back to School Carnival from 9 a.m.to noon at the Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, to help Charlotte County families with school supplies. more »

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Who will you vote for in GIBA Seat 1 election?
Undecided. Virginia "Ginger" Watkins Weldon Rogers William Jack
Undecided.
40%
Virginia "Ginger" Watkins
40%
Weldon Rogers
20%
William Jack
0%

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Powerhouse director still seeks her perfect play

Powerhouse director still seeks her perfect play

July 30, 2010 After 10 years teaching all aspects of theater to Lemon Bay High School students, including many from Boca Grande, Director Jennifer Kelly still has big dreams of her own, including plans for staging a sprawling epic production tentatively titled “Beautiful.” » Full Story

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Browder: No deep cuts this budget cycle

July 29, 2010 For the first time in three years, the Lee County School Board passed a tentative budget without having to make deep cuts, said Superintendent James Browder. » Full Story

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Lee, Charlotte job growth pauses

July 29, 2010 Florida job expansion took a stutter step in June in Lee and Charlotte counties after a quarter of remarkable growth. » Full Story

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The ever-so-clever gray squirrel entertains, annoys

The ever-so-clever gray squirrel entertains, annoys

July 28, 2010 Gray squirrels are persistent and clever members of the rodent family. But unlike their rat brethren, squirrels are cute. » Full Story

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Ann Thomas (Pearson) Travelstead, 92

July 21, 2010 Ann Thomas (Pearson) Travelstead, 92, died July 18 at a Bowling Green, Ky., nursing facility. » Full Story

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Gasparilla Gazette ranked No. 2 by state judges

Gasparilla Gazette ranked  No. 2 by state judges

July 12, 2010 The Florida Press Association has named the Gasparilla Gazette, under Editor Terry O'Connor, the No. 2 weekly in the state for papers with circulations under 7,000. » Full Story

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Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week

July 28, 2010 Randy Simmons of Boca Grande has a prize-winning golden retriever named Dubya, who has been named a 2010 Cover Dog by Orvis. » Full Story

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Turtle rally continues on island sanctuaries

July 29, 2010 Day after day, the Gasparilla Island turtles continue to crawl onto their island sanctuaries to begin life anew — five nests on Sunday, four on Monday and three on Tuesday. » Full Story

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Nolan Henke-Patty Berg Junior Masters - Round 1
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Christopher Cristo Brauch memorial
Native Plant Sale at Cape Corals Rotary Park