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Historic Preservation Board to hear case for NHR proposal
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The first of four meetings regarding parts of the downtown historic residential district’s nomination t…
Island restaurants go the extra mile during COVID
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we begin to see our little town unfold itself and prepare for the beginning of another season, busin…
Fire, drowning occur on surrounding barrier islands this week
STAFF REPORT- In off-island news last week, a tragic accident claimed the life of a young man on Friday, and a fire on Sat…
Obituary: Dick Brown
Richard Eugene (Dick) Brown died September 30, 2020 in Rotonda West…
Obituary: Audrey Millican
Audrey Millican, born March 27, 1928 in Bell California, passed awa…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hermitage sunsets and Lichtenstein Nights
To the Editor: The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announce a new collaboration, “Hermitage Sun…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sarasota Opera to present special fall season performances, complete with safety protocols
To the Editor: Sarasota Opera will not be silent this fall, with a series of performances now scheduled to include the fir…
Obituary: Jean Howard
Jean Howard, a long-time resident of Boca Grande, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at her home. Her family and care…
PROFILE: Kathy Abraham
Love is the main ingredient of her recipes… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Nothing evokes the beginning of a season here on Gasparil…
Meetings set to hear National Historic Register proposal: And still more answers come to light regarding the pros and cons of an NHR listing
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Dates for meetings regarding an ultimate decision to place parts of the residential area of the Boca G…