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COVID-19 antibody testing set up by Boca Grande Health Clinic through Quest Diagnostics
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Health Clinic is pleased to announce a COVID-19 antibody test offered through Quest Diagnosti…
Trial by fire: Teachers learning to teach via ‘Distance Learning’
With today, May 8, being the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, it is very fitting that we were honored to have a teacher wit…
Calling all ‘Quarantine Queens’ … the time to fish is this weekend!
STAFF REPORT – Island resident Capt. William Woodroffe has come through for the ladies of the island this weekend, as he ha…
If you’re leaving town, donate those non-perishables
STAFF REPORT – If you’re leaving the island for your other residence…
Short-term rentals discussed (and what is a residential use?) Part III: Items to be addressed by the Boca Grande Community Planning Association
STAFF REPORT – Two topics that have been the focus of islanders’ atte…
Island outfitter finds a way to keep up with the ‘rona and the sun, while honoring local artists
STAFF REPORT – It’s not often you see Capt. Sandy Melvin without a buff around his neck or on his face. The soft tube of mat…
Time they’ll never get back … Part II: ‘Senior ‘Switch’ continues, and some explain what it’s like to finish this untraditional year
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – As high school course come to a close, our local high school seniors continue to recap their experience…
A GICIA update: Mercabo Cove shows signs of change
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – Construction on the GICIA’s Mercabo Cove Project continues to make steady progress. Recent construc…
Island sea turtles numbers are growing, and so are concerns about beach hazards
STAFF REPORT – Do you know your zone? For purposes of the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s Turtle Patrol, the beach has…
The saga of a family of killdeer
STAFF REPORT – Island photographer Len Tatko captured these images recently documenting the story of a new killdeer family n…