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GIBA board discusses causeway bike safety plans

30 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

BY LIZA STROUT - Wider shoulders should lead to less controversy between vehicles and bicycles once the Boca Grande Causeway replacement bridge project is complete. At least that’s what the board is hoping, considering bicycle traffic has skyrocketed within the last few weeks.

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Premier for island chorale group this weekend

30 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

What takes only an hour out of your schedule and costs just $12 a ticket?

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Last days of Spring food drive coming up 2,000 pounds is the goal

30 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

In times of need, many people in the area turn to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida to feed their families.

It is a call to action for many in Boca Grande, and this season the Spring Food Drive is a great way to give.

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Guides’ movie raises questions on fishery preservation and fishing practices

30 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

LIZA STROUT - Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association president Cappy Joiner has a simple message: Do something about irresponsible fishing in the Boca Grande Pass or face the same fishery collapse as Port Aransas, Texas.

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deBlij to speak on wealth, war to benefit Venice Wildlife Center

30 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

The Wildlife Center of Venice will present Harm de Blij on Tuesday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. He will discuss “Wealth, War, and Women: The Geography of (Mis)Fortune.” Tickets are $25 and are available at The Loose Caboose. Proceeds from the event go to the Wildlife Center, Call 964-0097 for information.

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