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A nomination for the National Historic Register: What does it mean for our historic district?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An otherwise sleepy September in Boca Grande has been stirred up with the news that segments of the resid…
A word from The Island School about COVID-19, students and families
BY JEAN THOMPSON- A new school year has begun! On August 31, 2020, The Island School had a great start to our school year wi…
Back-to-school time creates a role reversal with parents, children
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- While the first day of school is usually dreaded by kids, but welcomed with open arms by parents, thanks…
Obituary: Maureen McConnell
Maureen McConnell passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at her home…
Obituary: Robert F. Fischer
Robert F. Fischer of Boca Grande and Craftsbury Common, Vt. passed aw…
A history of island pranks and pranksters
The following is a story written by Karen Grace and the Boca Grande Historical Society. It details some of the more amusing…
‘Back to Boca’ four-part COVID webinar scheduled for September 23
To the Editor: On Wednesday, September 23 at 4 p.m., Boca Grande residents will have an exclusive opportunity to join Health…
Part Deux of the ‘rona testing saga for two confused families
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wish I would report in this week and tell you that our questions have been answered about our situation…
PROFILE: Byron Maxwell
Sustaining state parks for four generations… BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Visitors from across the nation come to Boca Grande to d…
Looking for their guardian angel, Punta Gorda family seeks man named Freddie who saved their lives after jets tipped
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- A Punta Gorda family is counting their blessings this week, and seeking their guardian angel after a near…