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OBITUARY: John Kaiser
On Friday, May 9, 2021 John Kaiser passed away in Washington, D.C. He was born November 1, 1926. John was the cherished fa…
Boca Bargains announces they will remain open until June 17
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has announced that Boca Bargains will stay open until Thursday, June 17, by ap…
PROFILE: John Janes
BY T MICHELE WALKER – For those who want to see the world, there are many professions to choose from. Travel is one of the…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A sad sight to find on the beach this season
To the Editor:
On return north from our annual time in Florida, I h…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Historical Society announces new executive position job opening
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Historical Society is announcing cha…
Another shot across the bow at the NHR
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Even as the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board was conducting its routine monthly meeting this Wed…
Sabalo takes first in 2021 Ladies Day Capt. Van Hubbard almost ‘Had’Em,’ placed second
BY WESLEY LOCKE – For the 30th Anniversary of the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, we were promised no fish and rough waters….
Rest easy, Mike Weddle: 1954-2021 … A local legend as a friend, as a musician
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Back in the day when Gasparilla Island was more about community and less about being an exclusive seco…
A ‘dream house’ in the making, an eyesore in the meantime
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Sometimes it takes time for dreams to come true. That appears to be the case for the Puerto family, out…
Advances in understanding Alzheimer’s provide new hope
BY RAYMOND JAMES, D.O., BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – While the nation was justly focused on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic,…