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Boca Grande wildlife needs you!

Never has there been a time when wildlife rescue volunteers were needed more on Gasparilla Island. To say there is a dire l…

History Bytes: The Davis brothers remember some of their best years

By Karen Grace, Boca Grande History Center Doug and Frank Davis spoke for themselves, their sister Robin Davis Melvin an…

Internationally renowned organist to christen new organ at St. Andrew’s

Boca Grande’s St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will hold a dedicatory concert for its recently installed organ. The free organ…

PROFILE: Kim Newlin

When we first met Kim Newlin back in 2005, she was a wife, a mother…

OBITUARY: Carol Richardson

Carol Ann Richardson, 86, of Middle Bass Island, Ohio and 25 year wi…

OBITUARY: James Stanley

James R. Stanley, 90, of Lake Bluff, Ill. passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande – a charming place made even more charming by its honest, kind people

To the Editor: Two weeks ago, our family had a wonderful vacation in Boca Grande. It was our third visit to the island a…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former resident wonders about name, as well as effects from, new development

To the Editor: Having spent most of my life in and around Placida, I am writing to express my thoughts and concerns abou…
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ECOWATCH: Valentine love tributes to a tree

Nestled under a mighty bow seeking shade on a sun drenched day                                                             …

DOG LIFE: Misconceptions about dog training

You’re fed up with your dog for not listening to you, so you look for a trainer who can educate Fido to be the perfect dog…