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Boca Grande UMW Strawberry Festival just around the corner on March 7
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – George Benisek can’t say how many handmade bowls he’s donated to the United Methodist Women’s (UMW) ann…
Beach Ball Rolls in to Benefit Boca Grande Preschool Beach Ball rolls in to benefit Boca Grande Preschool
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Preschool will hold a “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school on Monday, March 2 at The Gasp…
Lemon Bay breaks records: Lady Mantas have proud island parents
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Lemon Bay girls’ soccer team has officially made history, reveling in their first Regional Champio…
Economic Summit set for March 5, four slated for panel discussions
STAFF REPORT – If you think about any of the following questions, y…
Kent Russell to speak to Garden Club, plants and shoes in hand
BY CATHERINE BALLMAN – Plantsman and unfettered raconteur Kent Russ…
OBITUARY: Mary Beth Paxton
Mary Beth (Beth) Paxton passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Edison (Ed) H. Paxton; daugh…
EDITORIAL: Be kind, patient and polite if using the new dog park
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Rumor around the watering hole is that the “new” Boca Grande Dog Park is already open for business, fe…
They call him ‘Dumplin’: Captain reminisces on the original Boca Grande
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Naples Sailing and Yacht Club visited the island to hear a special guest speaker, and they may hav…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Deadline approaching for GCCF
To the Editor: The application deadline is approaching for Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s scholarship program for the 2…
Literature Forum to discuss ‘The End of the Affair’ in March
STAFF REPORT – The Literature Forum’s February session featured an animated discussion of Elsa Morante’s “Arturo’s Island”…