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Valentine boxes to be sent to overseas soldiers, volunteers needed
■ STAFF REPORT Have you been looking for a way to bring a smile to a soldier’s face? You are invited to join a band of exper…
RPP actress Maggie Bush takes honors in New Hampshire, wins ‘Best Professional Actress’ award
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE While island resident Maggie Bush was busy with play rehearsals here on the island last week, she was be…
Profile: Karen Grace
■ BY SUE ERWIN She’s held several executive-level positions for numerous companies up north, but here in Boca Grande, Karen…
Obituary: William Marschall
William Emil (Bill) Marschall, 77, of Rotonda West passed away on Jan…
Obituary: Jim Nance
Jim Nance, long-time Boca Grande and Cashiers, N.C. resident, passed…
Obituary: Richard James Ryan
Richard “Dick” James Ryan, a long-time resident of Boca Grande, died peacefully at the age of 81, surrounded by his family…
Obituary: William Carlstrom
William Joseph (Bad Bill or Wild Willy) Carlstrom, age 79, of Port Charlotte and Boca Grande, passed away December 29, 2018…
Annual fundraiser for Hope for Haitians committee to be held February 5
To the Editor: The Hope for Haitians Committee of Boca Grande was organized in 2009. Its first fundraiser took place in Febr…
It is time for the postmistress to go
To the Editor: There is a concerted effort underway to have the current postmistress, Melisa Bicker, replaced in her positio…
Well kiss my winter-spiced purple grit cakes … The ‘Taste’ is back in town! (Part I)
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It’s time once again for the “Taste of Boca Grande” to tantalize and titillate our taste buds with stran…