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OBITUARY: Claude ‘Allen’ Sparks
Claude “Allen” Sparks, 58, of Fort Ogden, FL. passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2020 in Port Charlotte, surrounded by his love…
Community-funded initiatives progress at Boca Grande Preschool
BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN – Even in troubled times, there are causes for celebration. Five of them are right here at Boca Grand…
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Boca Grande Film Festival 2021
STAFF REPORT – Introducing the 3rd Annual (but first-ever virtual) Boca Grande Film Festival! This year’s festival will span…
Celebrate your heart in February
PROVIDED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – When it comes to affairs…
Celebrate ‘Souper Bowl’ to benefit Zoe
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Super Bowl Sunday will take on a new meaning at th…
A Taste of Paris in Boca Grande: Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce and shrimp
Braden Perkins was born in New Orleans Louisiana and grew up in Boston. Braden worked for four years with celebrity chef Tom…
For the love of a good mystery: Boca Grande Sleuths
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – A body. Clues. Even a red herring or two. All these elements of a mystery are what bring together partici…
Sleuth sidebar: An interview with Martin Walker
Note: Journalist and mystery writer Martin Walker’s annual appearance on the island – this one a virtual talk on global issu…
Internationally-known florists to speak at Garden Club
BY CATHY BALLMAN – Authors Greg Campbell and Erick New have cut a unique path in the world of flowers and they are coming to…
Girl with local ties out of remission and needing donors and donations
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Island postal contractor Tom Gardner is asking for assistance from our island community to help his daug…