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For the love of a good mystery: Boca Grande Sleuths
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – A body. Clues. Even a red herring or two. All these elements of a mystery are what bring together partici…
Sleuth sidebar: An interview with Martin Walker
Note: Journalist and mystery writer Martin Walker’s annual appearance on the island – this one a virtual talk on global issu…
Internationally-known florists to speak at Garden Club
BY CATHY BALLMAN – Authors Greg Campbell and Erick New have cut a unique path in the world of flowers and they are coming to…
Girl with local ties out of remission and needing donors and donations
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Island postal contractor Tom Gardner is asking fo…
St. Andrew’s announces first ‘Faith and …’ speaker for next week
STAFF REPORT – On Thursday, Feb. 4 at 4:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopa…
OBITUARY: Dickie Coleman
Raymond Ashley Coleman (also known as “Dickie” and “Pop Pop”), 79 years of age, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 202…
PROFILE: Mark Driscoll
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When Mark Driscoll was a little boy, all he wanted to do was be a fighter pilot. Generations of Driscoll…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message to island dogs who want to make history … dog owners, please relay this message to your dog
Dear Boca Grande Dogs,
Has COVID got you down? Are your paws sore from walking your master too many times a day, too many we…
GUEST EDITORIAL: LBC announces opening of Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
SUBMITTED BY THE LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY – As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is delighted to a…
Local Publix stores just beginning to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but first wave already booked as of this week
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Publix stores in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina have announced they are providing COVID-19 vaccines…