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Tico Times owner Jonathan Harris dies at 58

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The staff of The Tico Times is deeply saddened by the death of our owner and publisher, Jonathan Harris. Jonathan passed away on June 29 in Escazú.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

We will be sharing more information about Jonathan and his life in the coming days. Readers or former Tico Times collaborators with memories or photos they would like to share are invited to send them to kstanley@ticotimes.net.

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