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The ‘Grande’ tradition began World’s Richest week on the island
■ BY SUE ERWIN Honoring tradition. That was the common theme at “The Grande Tradition Event” held on Monday evening at The C…
Blaze for the win in the 2018 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament Second straight win in 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Capt. Waylon Mills was on fire in Boca Grande Pass last Saturday, May 12 as he took Team Blaze to victor…
It’s turtle time! Nesting season slowly progressing
■ BY SUE ERWIN As of press time, The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reported eight turtle nests on the island – all logg…
Native Gardens closes after 18 years, Ronica to remain in flower biz 75-percent-off sale at the store this weekend
■ BY SUE ERWIN After years of being in the flower business in Boca Gr…
ISLAND LEO BEAT: Be aware of road closures due to Tarpon Festival, keep on the straight and narrow for Memorial Day
T he next two weeks promise to be active on Boca Grande. This weekend…
Cowpokes: Bone and his legendary antics continue
■ BY TIMMY SPAIN What is a cowpoke? Do they still exist? Cowpoke can simply be translated as a cowboy. Cowboys are American…
Lemon Bay Conservancy supporters begin wetlands habitat restoration project
■ SUBMITTED BY EVA FURNER On a beautiful Saturday morning, an enthusiastic crowd of Lemon Bay Conservancy supporters gathere…
Profile: Dixie Hollins
■ BY SUE ERWIN Dixie Hollins has been fishing in Boca Grande since he was 12 years old. “My father brought me fishing here b…
Come for the art, stay for the fishing and fun
To the Editor: Tarpon season is here, the great fish are biting, and excitement is building in Boca Grande Pass for the 36th…
More thoughts on our post office problems
To the Editor: Kudos to Gary Martin! He has the guts to take on the BG post office and their harassment of the patrons. For…