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BIPS announces new 2017-2020 strategic plan
PROVIDED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – Nearly 30 years ago, a group of concerned island residents set out to rescue…
Chamber Christmas Walk this weekend
All are invited to attend the annual Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday, Nov. 25 from 5 to 8…
The big weekend for Boca Bargains has arrived!
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Saturday, Nov. 25 marks the grand opening of Boca Bargains for the 2017-2018 season. According to long-t…
First Sunday in December means the annual lighting of the town Christmas tree
Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 for the annual li…
Seibert MOD weekend held complete with great stories and memories
BY MARY BESS – At 90 years of age, island resident Tim Seibert was an…
Melvin, Waterhouse take GIFT Tournament with 19-inch trout
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It was another winning year for Capt. Sandy Melvin and his angler, Patrick Waterhouse, on Tuesday, Nov…
Florida history lives again at The Island School
Students at The Island School relived local and Florida history once again on Wednesday, Nov. 15 when a Calusa shaman, Ponce…
Local seaplane pilot fails retirement, which could work to your advantage
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Fourth-generation islander Mark Futch tried desperately to succumb to retirement, but his plan has faile…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Englewood Toys for Tots hoping to bring Christmas magic around
To the Editor: The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and many families continue to struggle to provide their children w…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Suncoast Humane to hold Pet Walk for homeless animals
To the Editor: Dust off those sneakers, and call on your friends and family to join Suncoast Humane Society at their 2017 Pe…