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Interested in this painting? You might win it if you attend the BIPS Green Gala
Interested in a beautiful piece of art by Neal Hughes? This beautiful 22 inch by 26 inch portrayal of the Range Light will b…
Island School kids take honors in Lee County bookmark contest
Three winners were announced from The Island School bookmark contest on Thursday, Feb. 18. The theme was, “I Love My Librar…
History Bytes: Fun with fishing through the ages
BY SUE ERWIN – Frank Koffend, fisherman and collector, gave an interesting presentation on the history of fishing on Wednesd…
The world is his stage: ‘The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat’
BY SUE ERWIN – Doug Wilson, ABC Sports producer and director, will b…
Memorial Mass for James E. Haas
A memorial mass for James E. Haas will be held on Friday, Mar…
Flexjet to host static display at Coral Creek Airport in March
Flexjet and Coral Creek Airport will host a display featuring some of the newest personal aircraft on the market, on Saturd…
Art for Dudes workshop offered
BY SUE ERWIN – Local artist Jack Horner will be teaching a class called “Watercolor for Dudes” beginning on Monday, Feb. 29…
PROFILE: Barbara Runck
BY SUE ERWIN – Island visitor Barbara Runck has been coming to Boca Grande with her husband, Dick, since she first heard abo…
Obituary: William G. Winterer
William George Winterer, former owner of the historic Griswold Inn in Essex, Connecticut, devout Roman Catholic, fierce def…
Editorial: A tribute to a great man
On February 19 the island lost a beautiful soul. Mr. Bill Winterer passed away, and even though we knew he wasn’t well it wa…