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68 Burmese pythons harvested in challenge
February 18, 2013 Competitors in the 2013 Python Challenge trekked through more than 1 million acres of swamps and sawgrass in search of the Burmese python. more »» 
'Mama's Boy Myth' author coming to BG
February 18, 2013 The Johann Fust Community Library presents “The Mama’s Boy Myth” by Kate Lombardi. The free program begins at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. more »»
Charlotte schedules community meeting
February 15, 2013 A community feedback meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. more »» 
Island School takes over After-School program
February 15, 2013 Margo Freeman, president of the Island School Board, and Pat Chapman, chairwoman of the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, announced Thursday the After School Children’s Program will now be ru... more »» 
Photo of the Week
February 15, 2013 An alligator suns next to an unconcerned snowy egret in the Myakka Rive. more »» 
BG Strawberry Fest ripens March 2
February 15, 2013 Committee heads for the Boca Grande United Methodist Church Women’s Strawberry Festival, back row, from left: Chairwoman Kathi Hustedt, past Chairwoman Sara Moll, Kay Billman, Marsy Doan, Judy... more »» 
Boca Grande initiative helps Haitian leaders emerge
February 15, 2013 In areas plagued by poverty, live shopkeepers, seamstresses and bakers are emerging success stories made possible by the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee and Food For The Poor. more »» 
Mote Marine makes change at the top
February 15, 2013 Kumar Mahadevan, president and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, will move to president emeritus status in May after 27 years of leading the nonprofit organization. more »» 
Gulf gag grouper season set
February 14, 2013 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission set the 2013 recreational gag grouper season for Gulf of Mexico state waters at its Feb. 13 meeting in Orlando. more »»
State pension could be converted to 401(k)
February 14, 2013 A proposal to change the retirement benefits of public employees such as teachers and firefighters is gaining momentum in the Florida House of Representatives. more »» 
FWC tables sport and gamefish designation idea
February 14, 2013 The FWC tabled a decision to create official saltwater game fish and sport fish designations Wednesday, Feb. more »» 
FWC believes redfish population growing
February 14, 2013 The FWC proposed a 44-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf of Mexico state waters starting June 1 and ending July 14. more »» 
Five-time champ Harrington looms over 15th Pro Series
February 14, 2013 The five-time champ is stalking No. 6. Five-time champion Scott Harrington remains a favorite in the 15th annual Professional Tennis Exhibition Series at the Boca Grande Club. more »» 
Two-lane South Bridge opens Friday
February 14, 2013 Orion Marine Construction will open the new South Bridge on Gasparilla island to two-lane traffic Friday — a full week ahead of schedule. more »» 
Charlotte honors law enforcement heroes
February 14, 2013 Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced the 2012 officers and civilian employee of the year at a luncheon at Portofino’s Restaurant in Charlotte Harbor. more »» 
Trio arrested in Rotonda drug raid
February 13, 2013 Charlotte County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit detectives arrested three Rotonda West residents at their home at 63 Annapolis Lane around 7 a.m. more »» 
Gasparilla Island traffic races forward in 2013
February 13, 2013 During the busiest January since 2009, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority collected 82,490 tolls. more »» 
What is your level of concern for the tarpon fishery?
February 13, 2013 “Without the Lemon Bay Conservancy and the community support, especially from the fishing guides, there would be no fishery. It’s going to take an estimated $500,000 to restore. more »» 
Toast to the Coast touts tarpon
February 13, 2013 The Toast to the Coast scored once again with conservationists and the fishing and wildlife crowd. More than 160 attendees shelled out $125 a ticket for the Wednesday, Feb. more »» 
Outlet Chef Caron makes mark in breakfast niche
February 13, 2013 Low-key Chef Mark Caron has been at the Outlet Restaurant for more than a decade and has brought the breakfast-and-lunch eatery into a favored spotlight among islanders, which is always a good sign... more »» |
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