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BIPS to host author Jack Davis on January 5
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society is proud to welcome renowned author and University of Florida Professor, J…
Four island sea turtles wash up deceased, reported to FWC
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteer and Board member Melissa Csank said an unusual number of dead …
Renovations to Port Boca Grande Lighthouse nearly complete
■ BY SUE ERWIN Two major structural repairs have recently been completed at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at Gasparilla …
Help with history: What do you know about this photo?
■ The Boca Grande Historical Society needs your help in searching f…
PROFILE: Bobbie Marquis
■ BY SUE ERWIN Bobbie Marquis ran a successful consulting business …
Obituary Mike Gary
Mike Gary, 92, of Port Charlotte died Thursday, Dec. 14 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte. He was born August 1…
Friends talks finances for 2017-18
To the Editor: Our program for the 2017/18 season is off to a great start. We hope you have seen a copy of Happenings, our…
Need a fresh fruit, flowers or cheese fix? Farmer’s Market will return on December 22
BY SUE ERWIN – Residents and guests of Boca Grande will be able to enjoy browsing through local produce, seafood, flowers …
New additions approved at home on Gilchrist Avenue
BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimously passed a request to construct two separate addition…
Christmas spirit abounds on island in coming week
Christmas performances abound in the upcoming week, including a festival, a performance of Händel’s Messiah and a little b…