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GUEST EDITORIAL: LBC announces opening of Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
SUBMITTED BY THE LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY – As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is delighted to a…
Local Publix stores just beginning to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but first wave already booked as of this week
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Publix stores in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina have announced they are providing COVID-19 vaccines…
New NHR nomination shows few changes, still raises questions
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The newest rendition of the nomination of the Boca Grande residential historic district has come into ci…
‘That ain’t how it happened!’ A talk with David Futch
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If you shake a tree in Boca Grande, a Futch will…
Boca Grande Preschool announces need for alternative donations
BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN – In the interest of the health and safety of…
The tiny but mighty lady we loved: Missing Mama Noy
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Though she be but little, she is fierce.
The words may have come from Shakespeare, but they describe Jam…
GIWA annual meeting includes two fiscal year audits, construction update and election of officers
BY BONNIE PRINGLE – The Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. annual membership meeting was held at the Boca Grande Comm…
Nationally-known designer Lucy Penfield on her way to Boca Grande
BY CATHERINE BALLMAN – The tagline “live colorfully” can be found on Lucy Penfield’s website. Poke around a bit on the site…
‘Then and Now’ exhibit showcases how things have changed on Gasparilla Island over the years
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Every day of our lives we are making history. Make no mistake about it, these days of citizenship in the…
POLICE BEAT: Woman injured after fall from golf cart
STAFF REPORT – In the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 14 a woman was seriously injured after falling off the back of a…