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James’ ashes are on their way to Cuba!
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Every once in a while, things work out just as they should. Last week we ran a story about a mystery man…
Hooper to speak about generals’ wives on March 15
■ BY SUE ERWIN Island historian and author Candice (Candy) Shy Hooper will be speaking on her book, “Lincoln’s Generals’ Wiv…
Profile: Kim Hume
■ BY SUE ERWIN. After working for more than 25 years in the television broadcast news industry, Boca Grande seasonal res…
Obituary: Lawrence Askew Warner
Lawrence Askew Warner of Boca Grande passed away on March 5, 2017. …
Thanks for another vibrant and fun History Bytes season
To the Editor, A special ‘thank you’ to the U.S. Trust/Bank of A…
It’s Strawberry Festival time!
■ STAFF REPORT. Don’t forget to stop by the 19th annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Boca G…
The red tide challenge: Anonymous donor pledges $100,000 to matching research fund
■ STAFF REPORT. On Thursday, Feb. 23 Dr. Michael P. Crosby, president & CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, announced tha…
Addiction and recovery – The inside story with Kim Hume
■ BY SUE ERWIN. On any given Monday or Tuesday in Boca Grande, you probably won’t see Kim and Brit Hume at a cocktail pa…
Royal Palm Players takes on ‘Guys and Dolls’
■ SUBMITTED BY BOOTS TOLSDORF Once again, RPP is going to captivate you ticket holders March 8 – 12 with a romping, romantic…
Four dead sea turtles found on Boca Grande beaches
■ BY SUE ERWIN On February 14, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) contacted the Boca Grande Sea Tur…