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Obituary: William Lee Bentley Jr.
William Lee Bentley, Jr., Bill to all his family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020 from ALS. He was at his…
PROFILE: Eliot Vestner
A passion for learning drives him to write… BY MARCY SHORTUSE- When having a conversation with Eliot Vestner, one of the f…
Capt. Charlie takes first- and belt buckle- in Quarantine Classic
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The weather was suited more for the fish than the anglers, but even with torrential rain and storms the 2…
Historic Preservation Board votes in Catholic Church project
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Work will soon begin on a new parish hall for the…
Ladies ‘Howl’ this weekend, Red Gill on June 20
STAFF REPORT- This Saturday, June 13, Special Effects will bring the…
Summer Camp starts this week: How has it changed since COVID came to town?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Prior to 2020, many local kids (and their parents) looked forward to the beginning of summer camp, which…
Grande Aire opens new location in Englewood
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An old Boca Grande business is getting a new leg up with customer service: Grande Aire Services, Inc. rec…
Gasparilla Island Water Association announced changes to water may cause change in odor, taste of water through June, July
STAFF REPORT- Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its…
‘Paddle for Peace’ to be held this weekend at the north end
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- It’s the first time in a while people in Boca Grande are considering attending an event involving a consi…
Hill Tide sees an end to private pier project, reconstruction of old dock continues
BY OLIVIA CAMERON-The shoreline just past Hill Tide Estates at the south end of the island is still dressed in orange. The p…