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‘Island Booknotes 2020’ in post office boxes now
A new take on an old concept, with more island participation BY MARCY SHORTUSE- If you haven’t checked your post office box…
Obituary: Mary Jane De Genaro
Former Boca Grande resident Mary Jane De Genaro died November 21, 2020 in Rowayton, CT with her daughters caring for her. Sh…
Obituary: Hall Caldwell ‘Sonny’ Howard
On November 10, 2020, world traveler and host extraordinaire, Hall Caldwell “Sonny” Howard Jr. embarked on his final journey…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A lover of the island expresses her thoughts in words
To the Editor: Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island hold such a treasure…
PROFILE: John Salaway
Raised on drumming lessons and good music… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- From…
The good things
BY LAUREN HANA, MD., BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- It’s easy to be consumed in all the negativity we see in the news every day…
Lee County Commissioners to meet December 1 to make their decision on downtown nomination
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- On the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m., Lee County Commissioners will hear the findings of the Bo…
GICIA celebrates 50 year anniversary with restoration of the Walking Path
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is pleased to announce that work to r…
Cocktails and conversation: Grande Glee singing yuletide carols this December
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 18 Grande Glee’s singing soirée commenced with cocktails in hand and to…
Jingling, jangling, prance fun with RPP in December
STAFF REPORT- Join the Royal Palm Players for an outdoor evening of song, verse, and hilarity featuring some of our island’s…