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New NHR nomination shows few changes, still raises questions
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The newest rendition of the nomination of the Boca Grande residential historic district has come into ci…
‘That ain’t how it happened!’ A talk with David Futch
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If you shake a tree in Boca Grande, a Futch will fall out: That is how David Futch described his family…
Boca Grande Preschool announces need for alternative donations
BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN – In the interest of the health and safety of our generous Boca Grande community, the Boca Grande Pre…
The tiny but mighty lady we loved: Missing Mama Noy
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Though she be but little, she is fierce.
The word…
GIWA annual meeting includes two fiscal year audits, construction update and election of officers
BY BONNIE PRINGLE – The Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. ann…
Nationally-known designer Lucy Penfield on her way to Boca Grande
BY CATHERINE BALLMAN – The tagline “live colorfully” can be found on Lucy Penfield’s website. Poke around a bit on the site…
‘Then and Now’ exhibit showcases how things have changed on Gasparilla Island over the years
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Every day of our lives we are making history. Make no mistake about it, these days of citizenship in the…
POLICE BEAT: Woman injured after fall from golf cart
STAFF REPORT – In the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 14 a woman was seriously injured after falling off the back of a…
OBITUARY: Jam ‘Noy’ Vollmer
Jam “Noy” Vollmer, 68, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14 with her family by her side. She was born October 12, 1952 in Nakhon…
PROFILE: Johan Bjurman
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It takes a special person to make a lucrative career in the art world, but Johan Bjurman has done just t…