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Film Festival begins this Wednesday with ‘Captain Ron’ at the drive-in
■ STAFF REPORT The first annual Boca Grande Film Festival will begin with the jaunty cult classic “Captain Ron,” held on the…
BIPS schedules relighting ceremony for Gasparilla Island Light
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) is throwing a party on Saturday, Feb. 9 to officially relight the his…
ISLAND LEO BEAT: Deputies busy with battery, accidents and burglary investigations
■ STAFF REPORT An Englewood man was arrested this week on island after an altercation on the street led to multiple charges…
History Bytes to return for first season session with Frank Newlin
■ STAFF REPORT If you enjoy learning about local history, you won’t w…
It’s Flower Week for the Garden Club: J Schwanke to speak
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CLUB The irrepressible J Schwanke lands in…
Obituary: Jack Horner
John “Jack” Byers Horner of Boca Grande and Richmond, Virginia passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Januar…
Profile: Joan Ardrey
■ BY SUE ERWIN Zestful and energetic, Joan Ardrey once took an aptitude test that suggested she would make a good reporter…
A message regarding your right to free speech/free press and a post office update to boot
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As another season on the island begins, another controversy has been brought to light. No, it’s not Gilc…
Resident has comments regarding letter to editor
To the Editor:
I have several comments pertaining to the publication of a letter from the pseudonymous person(s) “Concerned…
Resident says there’s no excuse for letter to editor
To the Editor:
I was stunned to read the attack on Melisa Bicker by the “concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” under the bold…