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Local Voices: Geology may insulate county’s coastline when hurricanes strike

By Thomas Ambrose

On the shore of Florida’s Gulf Coast, the islands of Captiva, Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach all have very low elevations, rich in sand and no rock outcrops. The area of Gulf Ridge on Sanibel is only 3 feet above sea level

Ocean Ridge Residents: Support Our Local Police!

Please ensure our public safety by voting to protect our police department on August 18, 2020, in the Florida primary election. Many residents were disturbed that this issue actually emerged, but to properly address it, the Town Commission, on J

Letter to the Editor: Walkers, be safe: Face oncoming traffic

Welcome back to all snowbirds. Greetings to all permanent parties, too. I’m a very frequent walker and driver on Old Ocean Boulevard in Ocean Ridge. My request to everyone is not difficult: Please, when walking, walk facing oncoming traffic.
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Local Voices: Geology may insulate county’s coastline when hurricanes strike

Ocean Ridge Residents: Support Our Local Police!

Letter to the Editor: Walkers, be safe: Face oncoming traffic

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