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Toyota tangled in Washington

March 2, 2010 By Ron Hart

Toyota tangled in Washington Ron Hart Congress dragged Toyota, kicking and bowing, to Washington to testify in one of the indignant show trials they so love. more »

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Did you weather Hurricane Charley?

By SadieRoo - Aug 18 2009 4:07PM

Fortunately I was in Massachusetts for the summer. It took a while to get through to my Florida neighbors, but I got good news. more »

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Injured Marine benefit

March 16, 2010

The first Boca Royale Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Charity Golf Tournament tees off March 26 with lunch, four-member team scramble, gourmet dinner and auction for $150. From left: Marine Semper Fi Fund Charity Golf Tournament co-chairman Frank Lugo and Bob Snyder. Guest speaker will be Gen. more »

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Tiny Florida burrowing owls endangered

March 11, 2010 Burrowing owls — the smallest species of owls — are about 9 inches tall so it is pretty hard for them to stand up and fight to save their habitat from over-development. » Full Story

Cooper's hawk is built for speed

March 3, 2010 The Cooper's hawk is known for its fast flight through trees and any other obstacles they are faced with in search of prey. They are an athletic hawk that uses its long tails as a rudde. » Full Story

Famed designer Mendez comes to Boca March 3

February 24, 2010 Noted garden writer, designer, lecturer and consultant Kerry Ann Mendez will be the featured speaker at the 1 p.m. March 3 meeting of the Boca Grande Garden Club at the Community Center Auditorium. » Full Story

Look Who's Talking: Kelsey Shaffer

February 17, 2010 Kelsey Shaffer is your typical idealistic college student in many ways: bright, inquisitive and driven to improve the world in whatever way possible. » Full Story

The Florida gator remains most iconic animal in state

February 11, 2010 No, I am not referring to the ever-popular University of Florida Gators. I am talking about the real, live Florida alligator. » Full Story

Wild Encounters: Grasshoppers

February 3, 2010 Grasshoppers are around Gasparilla Island in the spring and summer but become most noticeable during autumn. They can be spotted year round but do not like the cold at all though. » Full Story

Word on the Island

January 27, 2010 What did the centennial service for the Boca Grande United Methodist Church mean to you?

1 Jack Lindsey

Fort Myers

“It's recreated... » Full Story

White-tailed deer make Florida home

January 20, 2010 Yes we do have deer here in the Sunshine State. Most are white tail deer.

Their white tails are used as a signal to alert the other deer when danger is nea. » Full Story

Island wildlife sightings excite the senses

January 14, 2010 Make one of your New Years' resolutions a promise to get out and enjoy the great outdoors more with your family this yea. » Full Story

Tourist in your hometown

January 5, 2010 If you are a resident, a regular visitor to Florida or maybe just exploring your options as well as destinations to fish look no further. Southwest Florida is as good as it gets. » Full Story

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