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PROFILE: Bobbie Marquis
■ BY SUE ERWIN Bobbie Marquis ran a successful consulting business serving clients in Boca Grande and in the Englewood area…
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 en…
New additions approved at home on Gilchrist Avenue
BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimousl…
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…
A penny for your thoughts on the new Pink Pony souvenirs … take note, this is pressing news
Big news from the frontlines of the Pink Pony this week: They have a new penny press with four different Boca Grande designs…
Red tide research challenge wraps up on New Year’s Eve
BY SUE ERWIN – Last year, when Mote Marine Laboratory announced a campaign to raise funds for red tide research, a donor in…
Historical Society receives funding for new archiving system, volunteers needed to digitize items
BY SUE ERWIN – Karen Grace is happy to announce that the Boca Grande Historical Society has received two gifts that allowed…
Get tickets now for the BGWC fashion show
The second semi-annual Boca Grande Woman’s Club Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held at The Gasparilla Inn on February 22…