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Historic Board approves request to add pavilion shade at community center
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday morning unanimously approved a request to add a free…
Boca Grande’s Historic District: Rises from the ‘Ashes’ of Hotel Hell
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE When architect Rick Thurkow bought Boca Grande’s infamous “Hotel Hell” in 1986, he never dreamed he would…
GIBA roof repair update: Week 5
■ STAFF REPORT The three lower roofs are framed in, and the stucco subcontractor is working on the overhead roof. Question o…
Author Nan Alexander Doyle to speak at library on Nov. 16
The Johann Fust Library Foundation presents the first event in the 20…
Johann Fust Library Foundation announces new president
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Johann Fust Library Foundation has a new president…
Island School students learn about underwater life with ROV project
■ BY SUE ERWIN Students from The Island School spent Tuesday afternoon at the beach with Mr. Tremaine, testing out their nav…
Seibert to be honored this weekend at architectural foundation
■ STAFF REPORT Sarasota Architectural Foundation celebrates the legacy of Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, FAIA at its fourth annual…
Royal Palm Players cast rehearses for season opener ‘Duets’
■ BY ERICA RESS MARTIN What happens when four couples dare to deal with the differences in their relationships? Well, it’s c…
Camera Club’s Bob Elliott to be honored
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Camera Club founder Bob Elliott will be honored by The Island School on Tuesday, November 21, 201…
Profile Hal McCombs
■ BY SUE ERWIN Hal McCombs and his wife, Lynne, have been visiting Boca Grande for nearly 30 years. They enjoyed their time…