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OBITUARY: Lowell Emerson Bell
Lowell Emerson Bell, 82, of Wade, N.C., a Boca Grande native, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Lowell was born to Angelo…
New book announced by BGHS
To the Editor: Announcing a new book available at the Boca Grande History Center, 170 Park Avenue on the corner of Park &…
Our sweet Miss Dee: 1941-2017
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If Louise du Pont Crowninshield could be called “the fairy godmother of Boca Grande,” Dee Wheeler could…
Catching quicksilver in the 2017 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The seas were rockin’ and rollin’ for the 2017 La…
The Colonel came to catch some tarpon
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Capt. Mark Futch has taken a lot of people out fi…
Local captain laid up, funds being raised to help his family along
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Capt. Jackie Bylaska, a Boca Grande boy from way back, needs a little help from our close-knit island fa…
We’re a pretty preppy place, I guess … does that mean we have to wear shoes?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – According to Town&Country Magazine, Boca Grande is quite the “tony” location for gett…
OBITUARY: Jacqueline Towell
Jacqueline Lesley Towell passed away on May 13, 2017 in St. Petersburg, Florida. A British citizen, Jackie was born in Wuhu…
Many thanks to all who helped to cater Ladies Day
To the Editor: Last Friday’s Ladies Day Captain’s Party buffett was catered by Karen Kelley and Dan Nuzzi and the theme for…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bravo to the Kids’ Drama Club and those who support it!
To the Editor: Bravo to the 23 children from The Island School who starred in RPP’s Kids’ Drama Club performance of “Here We…