John Malcolm (Jack) Searles, 97, of Davenport, Iowa died peacefully in his sleep on April 9, 2013.  

BY JACK SHORT - John Kissinger spends more than half of the year in Boca Grande enjoying retirement with his wife, Lona, though both of them seem to have redefined “retirement,” staying active and busy beyond the occasional game of tennis and golf. Those are on the table, but John said the real fun stuff is economics and business. He serves on several local boards and committees in those areas.

PROVIDED BY THE FWC - At the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting held on April 18 in Tallahassee, several decisions were made that will impact Boca Grande.

To the Editor:

“Art In Bloom” was a tremendous success in many ways. Partnering with the Boca Grande Garden Club added a new and fresh dimension for the show. The Art Alliance wishes to thank the designers and all garden club members who provided hors d’oeuvres and support in many other ways. We want to make this an annual event.

To the Editor:

It’s that time of year again. Your local American Cancer Society Relay for Life is coming up soon. Saturday, April 27 your local businesses will set up at the Ball Park at the end of Wheeler Street and walk through the night to fight cancer. There will be food and activities through the night. It’s a carnival-like atmosphere for most of the day and evening except just after sunset during the luminaria walk.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its April 17 meeting near Tallahassee, moved forward unanimously with a proposal to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only fisheries.