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The passing of Cappy
■ STAFF REPORT Cappy Joiner, a generational island son and president of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association, passed…
Historic Preservation Board discusses Whiskey Row, questions mysterious Railroad Avenue project
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
What started out as a relatively mundane Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting started exhib…
Mote scientist discusses some serious environmental issues at ‘Coffee’
■ BY SUE ERWIN Mote Marine scientist Dr. Robert Nowicki gave a brief presentation about his work entitled, “Sharks, Seagra…
Are you ready to go on safari?
■ STAFF REPORT Circle the last Saturday in March on your calendar f…
BIPS’ Green Gala to feature live auction chock-full of amazing items Scooters, parties, Mexican vacations, paintings, fishing and much more
■ PROVIDED BY BIPS Heed the “Call of the Islands” and head to BIPS’…
Bloomberg lists Boca Grande in top 10 highest gross income list
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Boca Grande has reached a new milestone recently, and it is quite impressive: The village has been nam…
The Island School to bring the mysteries of space to you March 26
■ STAFF REPORT Have you ever wondered about the relationships between music, math and the planets, and the intricate myste…
Bead for Life: entrepreneurship, education, empowerment
■ BY BOOTS TOLSDORF Rosette is 19 years old and was living with her husband and one-year-old son in a mud house in a swamp…
How high’s the water, mama? Friends to present sea level rise symposium
■ STAFF REPORT The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center will present a one-day symposium regarding sea level rise, …
Get your tickets for ‘Joseph’ now for good seats
■ STAFF REPORT If you are anywhere near the Boca Grande Community Center on Friday mornings, then you’ve already heard Gra…