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Closures, cancellations and postponements on Gasparilla Island due to COVID-19 concerns
UPDATED APRIL 1, 2020
The following activities have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Lee County schools…
JUST A WORD ABOUT COVID-19 …
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – We do NOT have a confirmed case of COVID-19 on Gasparilla Island. According to officials, “The Boca Gran…
Two island surveys could affect your future part 2
BY MARCY SHORTUSE Check your P.O. box soon for a survey from the Boca Grande Health Clinic that they would like everyone on…
OBITUARY: John M. Mihm
John McSorely Mihm, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 17, 20…
PROFILE: Whitty Ransome
BY SUSAN ERWIN Boca Grande resident Whitney “Whitty” Ransome has dedi…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for another great film festival
To the Editor: Thank you to everyone that helped make the 2nd annual Boca Grande Film Festival a roaring success. The films…
‘Coffee with Captains’ this Saturday all about fish and how they behave
STAFF REPORT This Week’s Topic at Coffee with Captains is titled “Fish behavior and how to approach specific species.” Wheth…
The root of all evil: Pauline Lord leaves her heiress title behind
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Is there such a thing as having too much money? Whether it fits her former persona or not, Pauline Lord re…
RPP fundraiser scheduled for March 15 Celebrating 30 years of theatrics – get your tickets now!
STAFF REPORT The Royal Palm Players of Boca Grande are celebrating 30 years of live theatre with a “not-to-be-missed” showin…
Are you prepared for what’s to come if you can’t care for yourself?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE It’s about various steps. When a person has to transition from living on their own, quite often in a home…