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Johann Fust Library Foundation fall book sale planned
The annual Johann Fust Library Foundation fall book sale is planned for Monday, Nov. 13 through Wednesday, Nov. 15. The hour…
LETTERS: Many thanks for Manatee’s help during Irma
To the Editor: Hurricane Irma was traumatic for humans and animals alike, but it also brought out the generosity in people a…
OBITUARY: Roddey Dowd Sr.
Roddey Dowd, Sr. passed away at home September 30 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Charlotte on July 18, 1…
OBITUARY: William Richard “Dick” Jones
William Richard (Dick) Jones, of Boca Grande and Chatham, Mass., died…
OBITUARY: Mitchell Brock
Mitchell Brock, 89, died peacefully in hospice care in Kingston, N.Y…
PROFILE: Kelly Green
BY SUE ERWIN – Many residents and business owners on the island are quite familiar with the sparkling smile and energetic ch…
Home on E. Railroad Avenue is proposed site of assisted living facility – Proposal to go before Historic Preservation Board on October 6
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Several interesting projects will be discussed this month by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board…
Venice Wildlife Center moving to new, bigger location
■ BY SUE ERWIN When wild animals or birds are injured around Gasparilla Island, they will more than likely end up at The Wil…
Island architect to be honored at MOD weekend
■ STAFF REPORT Tickets are on sale now for Sarasota MOD Weekend – their fourth annual Midcentury Modern Architecture Festiva…
104th year for the Gasparilla Inn & Club begins next week
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Inn & Club will open its doors for its annual Open House on Wednesday, Oct 4 from 5 to 7 p…