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PROFILE: Sharon Yonker

Boca Blooms was as busy as a Starbucks in midtown Manhattan. Ladies meticulously selected their orchids as Sharon Yonker st…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Keeping Southwest Florida ‘bag free’

To the Editor: Recycling facilities are not able to process recyclables when they are in plastic bags. Plastic bags can…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande Preschool – Putting children first

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Preschool is a little jewel on our island where caring adults compassionately embrace the Is…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Penny’s mom thanks everyone for the love

To the Editor: I wish to thank the community for the outpouring…
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ECOWATCH: Activist leads fight against climate in crisis

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens ca…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Woman’s Club thanks all for a tremendous virtual auction response

To the Editor: On behalf of Boca Grande Woman’s Club, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our island community f…
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The Island Golfer: Which is the better game, tennis or golf?

BY SCOTT COTHERMAN An age-old debate among fans of both sports is whether golf or tennis is the more enjoyable game.&nbs…

More details disclosed about new Banyan Gasparilla Sound resort

This week it was announced that Banyan Gasparilla Sound, just outside of Boca Grande at the Fishery property, has opened up…

Two well-known artists together for the first time

Two artists who have made their mark in Boca Grande and nearby communities – John Mitchell Sr. and Carroll Swayze – are joi…

BGHPB approves St. Andrew’s garden, Journey’s End projects

“As a final aside, we found it peculiar that two things, number one that this application is for a Christian church, and it…