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An appropriate refresher in history: The Quarantine House of Boca Grande
BY CAPT ROBERT W JOHNSON
The Boca Grande Quarantine Station, located on the south end of the island, was built in 1892 o…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BIPS says ‘Thank you!’ for Giving Challenge response
To the Editor: The Barrier Island Parks Society wants to say thank you to the many local residents who made our 2020 Giving…
Historical Society documentary regarding COVID-19 to air
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Jim Blaha, Chairman of the History Center, recently initiated an effort t…
Obituary: Billy Lee Spurgeon
Billy Lee Spurgeon has “gone Home” to meet his Savior and unite with…
Profile: Nancy Jo Powers
Local Nancy Jo Powers, who now goes by Jo Powers, may be recognizable…
CCP Wuhan Virus or a cold?
To the Editor: It is way past time to logically discuss the evil-villain, the invisible-monster running wild in the world. W…
Boca Grande shows up on COVID-19 tracker
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – A case, or cases, of COVID-19 have finally showed up on the radar of the Florida Department of Health th…
A message from the Clinic: Help us slow the spread of COVID-19
BY HILJA BILODEAU, CEO OF THE BGHC – The health and wellbeing of the Boca Grande Community is paramount to us at the Boca Gr…
Angels among us: Woman’s Club has more than 200 requests for funding
STAFF REPORT – With nearly 200 requests for funding continuing to arrive and checks being processed to those in need, the BG…
‘Iguana panel’ has two openings on board … are you interested?
STAFF REPORT – If you’re a Gasparilla Island resident whose home is in Lee County and you have a driving urge to help fight…