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Profile: John Mannion
■ BY SUE ERWIN John Mannion is a fitness trainer whose goal is to help people in Boca Grande gain strength and stability to…
Memorial for Stan Walch
Stan Walch, 85, died suddenly at his home in Boca Grande on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Stan was a 23-year resident of Boca Grand…
Memorial for Rosemary
A celebration of the life of Rosemary Fannie Bowler, PhD, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Andrew Fone (Ro’s g…
Probably OK is not OK
To the Editor: Distracted and impaired driving are more prevalent thi…
A disturbance in The Force is coming
To the Editor: INCOMING EMERGENCY MESSAGE: There has been a disturban…
2019: Code complaints, the post office and The Promenade
■ STAFF REPORT Another year in Boca Grande is coming to an end, so it’s time to recap what the headlines have been for 2019…
Preconstruction and other activities planned at Mercabo Preserve
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA Excitement is building around the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association’s Merc…
Bicyclist injured on Causeway
■ STAFF REPORT On Friday, Dec. 20, a call to 911 for a fall from a bike was received at 2:13 p.m. A Charlotte County emergen…
Boca Grande Camera Club announces season lineup
■ STAFF REPORT Shana Perry of Love & Perry Photography and Films will be the featured speaker at the Boca Grande Camera…
Pickleball on island: Sometimes it’s good to be in a pickle
■ BY SUE ERWIN Pickleball. It’s played on tennis courts, but the equipment is different and so are the rules. Island reside…