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Royal palm landscaping for Cole Island and Boca Grande North
As the Boca Grande North condo complex continues its building renovations, their association is just beginning an entire la…
First Baptist Church belfry and steeple rebuild continues
Contractors from Harper Little are this week rebuilding the trademark octagonal steeple of First Baptist Church. The recons…
Macho approach for new beginner class at Duplicate Bridge Club
Bridge instructor Susie Kett will lead a new set of beginner lessons for the Boca Grande Duplicate Bridge Club beginning We…
Obituary: Lynda Kaye Shute, 1966-2023
Lynda Kaye Shute, 57, of Rotonda West, FL, passed away on December 7…
Bridge Authority talks investments
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) held a special Finance…
Profile: Dr. Patrick Bell, surgeon and woodworker
It didn’t take long for Dr. Patrick Bell to fall in love with Boca Grande and all of Gasparilla Island. He came for a weeke…
Palm Island and Little Gasparilla ready for Christmas
By Iris Tufano
Island life on Little Gasparilla Island and Palm Island is preserved and illuminated by a generous holida…
Manatees make their winter swim
By Michelle Starr
Manatees are on the move. Over the last few weeks our beloved sea cows have been spotted in groups of…
Pets of the Week: Bolt, Minka, Gato and Daisy
News from the Suncoast Humane Society. Pets needing adoption include:
Hey there, I’m Bolt! My life’s been an adventure…
Ham It Up: Macks, Giudos and Carlisles in Louisville
Jeff & Carol Mack and John & Katie Guido, Linda & Lewis Carlisle of Boca Grande remembered their Boca Beacon wh…