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PROFILE: John Mitchell
BY SUE IRWIN – Beautiful pieces of handcrafted art decorate the walls of John Mitchell’s home at the north end of the island…
OBITUARY: James “Cappy” Joiner
James G. Joiner, Jr. “Cappy”, 81, of Placida, Florida left this earth on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from his Charlotte County…
Be ye Irish or otherwise … Come to the dog show!
■ STAFF REPORT
There once was a setter from Dublin,
Whose name was Fido McFin.
He hoarded his chews,
As far as we knew,
And…
Historic Preservation Board discusses Whiskey Row, questions mysterious Railroad Avenue project
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
What started out as a relatively mundane Boca Gra…
Mote scientist discusses some serious environmental issues at ‘Coffee’
■ BY SUE ERWIN Mote Marine scientist Dr. Robert Nowicki gave a brief presentation about his work entitled, “Sharks, Seagrass…
Are you ready to go on safari?
■ STAFF REPORT Circle the last Saturday in March on your calendar for the annual tradition of the Boca Grande Spring Fair. T…
BIPS’ Green Gala to feature live auction chock-full of amazing items Scooters, parties, Mexican vacations, paintings, fishing and much more
■ PROVIDED BY BIPS Heed the “Call of the Islands” and head to BIPS’ 23d annual Green Gala! The BIPS Green Gala committee has…
Bloomberg lists Boca Grande in top 10 highest gross income list
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Boca Grande has reached a new milestone recently, and it is quite impressive: The village has been named…
The Island School to bring the mysteries of space to you March 26
■ STAFF REPORT Have you ever wondered about the relationships between music, math and the planets, and the intricate mystery…