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OBITUARY: Frank Marra
Born in New York City at the height of the deadly Spanish Influenza on Sept. 24, 1918, Frank Edward Marra succumbed to com…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to the Clinic for helping to keep us safe
To the Editor,
There are many reasons to be grateful to be living in Boca Grande during these days of global uncertainty a…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Safer at Home’ means ‘stay at home’ unless travel is essential
To the Editor,
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91.
This – “Safer at Home” – …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Can we please leave the P.O. doors open?
To the Editor,
During this time, where so many are doing so much, a…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Looking forward, it’s almost time to submit your space requests at the Community Center
To the Editor,
It is time once again for local organizations to sub…
Home is where the health is: Governor issues Executive Order ‘Safer at Home’
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In a move that surprised many, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 2020-91, the “Safe…
Angels among us: Woman’s Club initiates much-needed relief fund
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club announced today it will establish a $250,000 Emergency Relief Fund to provide …
The loss of Nina Houghton resonates with many islanders
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Nina Rodale Houghton, a former Boca Grande resident who made a tremendous impact on our island, passed…
The official word regarding our island population and COVID-19
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – As the Florida Department of Health and private labs are able to provide more and more tests for Flori…
A message from the Clinic: A tale of two viruses
BY DALY WALKER, MD – I would like to commend those of you who have been practicing social distancing. The results of your …