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Janet Gillespie recalls the origin of the Bike Parade and other events at History Bytes

Gillespie arrived on the Island in December 1978 to work in management for the newly constructed Boca Grande Club. She tell…

The Boca Grande Garden Club to dig in the dirt with Barbara Robinson

By Cathy Ballman, Boca Grande Garden Club Barbara Paul Robinson’s life includes a lot of “firsts.” She was the first wom…
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Royal Palm Players announcements include good news and bad

The Royal Palm Players have worked hard this year to be creative and bring you live theater, despite the complications of C…

You’ve got a date with the doctor on February 1

Boca Grande’s Dr. Daly Walker has released his second collection of…

Online access for GIBA toll pass holders is available now

As the island welcomes seasonal visitors back to Boca Grande, the Ga…

‘Long Petal’ to be examined by Lit Forum

On Thursday, Feb. 3, popular Lit Forum presenter Simona Balzer will offer her interpretation of “A Long Petal of the Sea” b…

OBITUARY: Bill Munsell

Everett William “Bill” Munsell, 96, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2022, in Englewood, follow…

Volunteer and improve your life: Follow the Lucia Schattelyn example

Volunteering is a simple way to improve your health, ease feelings of loneliness and broaden social networks. Nature lover…

OBITUARY: Richard Myers D.D.S.

Richard B. “Dick” Myers D.D.S. passed away early Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Boca Grande. He was 86 years old. He is su…

PROFILE: Jane Geniesse

Somewhere in the world, there is a photo of a group of laughing diners in a restaurant in Paris, posing with the great Dame…