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Artist for World’s Richest chosen; sign up while there’s still time
■ STAFF REPORT Congratulations to the artist of the 2017 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, Kelly Reark. Kelly is an award-w…
Local seaplane captain to run some drugs in the season opener of ‘Bloodline’
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Netflix viewers will soon get a little taste of a Boca Grande legend in the series “Bloodline,” which re…
‘Local Color’ to hit the scene at Whidden’s
■ STAFF REPORT Looking for an activity to round out your weekend? Come to the Local Color Art Show at Whidden’s Marina on Sa…
Mote scientist presents project on tracking tarpon
■ BY SUE ERWIN Tarpon is iconic on our island, and it’s a gem under s…
Profile: Julia Pierce
■ SUE ERWIN You might see her performing on stage in the Boca Grande…
Be courteous and safe when on the Bike Path
To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) continues to encourage everyone to be…
Top dog is … a big dog at the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In the end, Jenkins was the man. You could see by the look in his eye it was plan all along to win the h…
The story of Blair, a true Wonder Woman
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This is the story of a true island girl, and it is the story of her life … not her death. It’s not a s…
Island School holds Kindergarten lottery for first time in history
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Something unprecedented happened at The Island School this year, and its as much a testament to the loya…
Woman’s Club awards more than $200,000 in grants for 2017
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club announced this week that more than $200,000 will be awarded to 20 local nonprofit organizations…