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BIPS to host author Jack Davis on January 5
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society is proud to welcome renowned author and University of Florida Professor, Jac…
Four island sea turtles wash up deceased, reported to FWC
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteer and Board member Melissa Csank said an unusual number of dead se…
Renovations to Port Boca Grande Lighthouse nearly complete
■ BY SUE ERWIN Two major structural repairs have recently been completed at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at Gasparilla Is…
Help with history: What do you know about this photo?
■ The Boca Grande Historical Society needs your help in searching for…
PROFILE: Bobbie Marquis
■ BY SUE ERWIN Bobbie Marquis ran a successful consulting business se…
Obituary Mike Gary
Mike Gary, 92, of Port Charlotte died Thursday, Dec. 14 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte. He was born August 10…
Friends talks finances for 2017-18
To the Editor: Our program for the 2017/18 season is off to a great start. We hope you have seen a copy of Happenings, our p…
Need a fresh fruit, flowers or cheese fix? Farmer’s Market will return on December 22
BY SUE ERWIN – Residents and guests of Boca Grande will be able to enjoy browsing through local produce, seafood, flowers an…
New additions approved at home on Gilchrist Avenue
BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimously passed a request to construct two separate additions…
Christmas spirit abounds on island in coming week
Christmas performances abound in the upcoming week, including a festival, a performance of Händel’s Messiah and a little bit…