OBITUARY: Earl Lewis
Earl T. Lewis, M.D. 93, passed away on Monday February 22, 2021 at his home with his beloved wife, Elle by his side.
For…
OBITUARY: Harold McMillan
Harold Floyd McMillan died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Englewood, Florida, at the age of 96. He was born October 28, 1924, …
OBITUARY: Mike Giobbe
Michael E. Giobbe, Jr. (a.k.a Papa), 79, of Boca Grande and Chappaqua, N.Y. died peacefully in his home in Boca Grande on …
PROFILE: Tom Cross
BY T MICHELE WALKER – When Dos Equis beer created their “Most Inter…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The last resort?
To the Editor,
“… some rich men came and raped the land, nobody caught’em. Put up a bunch of ugly boxes, and Jesus, peop…
Keep those cards and letters coming regarding the NHR
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – In anticipation of next week’s meeting, scores of emails have been received by the Boca Grande Historic…
Sago palms everywhere on the island, but deadly to pets
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Pet owners, be aware: Sago palm trees are in full fruit, and the red nuts that fall all over the groun…
What to do with a 300-pound deceased sea turtle
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – One of the most amazing aspects of living on the beach on Gasparilla Island is to see sea turtles comi…
Register now for the Annual Bike Path ‘Grande’ Parade
STAFF REPORT – The 35th Annual Bike Path “Grande” Parade will be held next Saturday, March 13, with heat times running bet…