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Farewell, 41: An island mourning the loss of President George H.W. Bush
Hearts are breaking all over the island with the passing of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30. Many island r…
Local Realtor, school and church join together at the holidays to help others
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Local Realtor Kevin Hyde isn’t sure anymore how many times he has stood in front of a devastated home, t…
Taste of Boca Grande tickets available now
■ STAFF REPORT The 17th annual Taste of Boca Grande will be here before you know it, and tickets are on sale now. The date i…
Beach ramp at 5th Street to be complete sometime in early spring
■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Visitors to the island who are curious about when th…
Permit process causing delays for Shoreline Protection Project plans
■ BY SUE ERWIN Those questioning when improvements will be made in r…
Boca Grande Hope for Haitians moves on to Savann Kabrit in 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Life for dozens of families in Savann Kabrit, Haiti, is looking brighter after they received homes and an opp…
Fust Library presents free book wreath classes this Saturday
■ If you have enjoyed Sandy Jacobs’ monthly displays of folded book art at Fust Library, be sure to peek into the loggia or…
Teddy Roosevelt visits Charlotte Harbor, finds some excitement
■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY This is a picture of a manta ray. It is shaped like a triangle, but that’s…
ISLAND LEO BEAT: Remember your basic traffic rules when driving island streets
The weather may have cooled off, but the island is heating up with the hustle and bustle of season again. Visitors and resid…
‘Spark’ your creativity and share your talent through new island program
■ BY SUE ERWIN Have you ever wanted to participate in a play but didn’t quite have the courage to audition? A new program fr…