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A statement made on the Promenade
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week someone made quite a bold statement against homeowners who put plants and rocks on the Promena…
Consider lending a hand to help local wildlife in 2020
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Living in an island paradise is a beautiful thing for humans … and it was just as wonderful for our lo…
Retired Col. Dieffenderfer to celebrate 100 years on Christmas Day service at St. Andrew’s Church
■ BY SUE ERWIN Retired Colonel James “Jimmy D” Dieffenderfer will be turning 100 years old on Dec. 25, 2019. The Colonel is…
‘Taste’ tickets on sale now, event scheduled for February 3
■ STAFF REPORT It’s that time of the year again, when the eats are “g…
Red tide report …
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at lo…
BTT and the New Year
To the Editor: As 2019 draws to a close, many of us will write a list of resolutions for the New Year, things that we can do…
Profile: Candy Sasser
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Woman’s Club member Candy Sasser understands that Boca Bargains is truly a treasure hunt for shop…
Obituary: Harold Curtis Wells Jr.
Harold Curtis Wells Jr. of Cape Cod and Boca Grande passed away on December 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family…
Memorial for Kim Honey
A memorial service honoring the life of Kim Honey will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Gilchrist Ave. at 2 p.m. on…
‘Taste’ event not only fun, but helpful as well
To the Editor: We at Harry Chapin Food Bank are looking forward to the 18th annual “Taste of Boca Grande” on Feb. 3, a highl…