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Obituary: Harold Curtis Wells Jr.
Harold Curtis Wells Jr. of Cape Cod and Boca Grande passed away on December 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family…
Memorial for Kim Honey
A memorial service honoring the life of Kim Honey will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Gilchrist Ave. at 2 p.m. on…
‘Taste’ event not only fun, but helpful as well
To the Editor: We at Harry Chapin Food Bank are looking forward to the 18th annual “Taste of Boca Grande” on Feb. 3, a highl…
Historical Society thanks community for stellar support
To the Editor, and everyone in the community: Thanks to all who came…
Obituary: Rosemary Fannie Bowler
Rosemary Fannie Bowler, 89, until recently a resident of Boca Grande…
Lighthouse lighting December 14
■ STAFF REPORT One special night a year the Lighthouse beacon shines into the night sky, surrounded by thousands of beautifu…
Ugly sweaters, pretty flowers at December Chamber Mixer
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Blooms will host the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce December Chamber Mixer on Thursday, Dec. 19 fr…
Historic Preservation Board approves Gasparilla Inn Beach Club Phase II plan, Gilchrist Avenue garage
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Beach Club rehabilitation, a taller garage vs. a small house, and giving contributing status to a ho…
First female to walk in space awes crowd at Community Center presentation
■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Retired NASA astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan explained to a curious crowd at the Boca Grande Community Cente…
Shark research expert speaks to island crowd: Unama’ki makes her way to the Pass
■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Dr. Robert Hueter is what some people may call a shark specialist. The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium…