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Put that thing back where it came from! Sand dollars inhabiting our waters are protected
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Home décor in Southwest Florida often follows a seaside theme, from seashell upholstery to bleached sand…
The 1980s: Four noted journalists live in Boca Grande
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY- In 1988, an interview with journalist Frank Oliver appeared in the Boca Beacon. Olive…
Beach Club renovation in full swing
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- As work continues on the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club and surrounding property, it’s starting to become easi…
Rico rescue: SHS works on a mission to rescue many, one little black dog comes home with them
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Last week, the Suncoast Humane Society shelter met…
Glass -recycled and upcycled- becomes an intriguing work of art
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Glass bottles are the least biodegradable item, ta…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New Mote facility details explained
To the Editor: At a press conference earlier this week, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium leadership provided exciting u…
Obituary: Eliot N. Vestner
Eliot N. Vestner Jr. passed away on July 10, 2020 in Boca Grande, following a two-year battle with sarcoma. He is survived b…
Obituary: Robert ‘Bobby’ Sullivan
Former Boca Grande resident Bobby Sullivan, 83, died July 13, 2020 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. At his…
PROFILE: Kerri Jacobs
Behind the strong woman are three boys cheering her on… BY OLIVIA CAMERON-As a mother of three boys and a co-owner of an e…
Rentals on island flourish in face of pandemic
BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND MARCY SHORTUSE- Local real estate and rentals have flourished after getting back on the market in the…