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Obituary: Betty Jane Shiarella
Betty Jane Shiarella, passed away on November 19, 2015. She was born in New Kensington, PA on May 5, 1931 and went through t…
PROFILE: Brendan Dinan
Boca Grande resident and self-employed contractor Brendan Dinan has lived on the island for nearly ten years. His parents li…
Suncoast Humane Society reaches 5,000 spay/neuter surgeries
To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society’s preventive health care clinic is proud to announce that it has performed its 5,000…
Thanks in advance from the ‘Taste’ committee
To the Editor: The committee for The Taste of Boca Grande wish to tha…
Ocean CREST to hold ‘Adopt an MPA’ fundraiser at Palm Island
BY SUE ERWIN – The Ocean CREST Alliance is teaming up with Palm Islan…
More than $50,000 raised at SHS Tennis Ball on Wednesday
The 8th Annual Tennis Ball, benefiting the programs, services, and homeless animals of Suncoast Humane Society, pack…
TIS Chowder Dinner raises more than $6,000 for school PTO
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The weather was chilly and blustery, which only heightened the community’s desire to partake in a steam…
Taste, taste, taste …
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This is part two in a three-part series featuring each restaurant representing their deliciousness at t…
Water Association says new treatment facilities are in the works
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Water Association announced its intention to replace and expand its current water trea…
Blessing of the Animals to be held this Sunday
■ STAFF REPORT Due to inclement weather last Sunday, the Blessing of the Animals has been rescheduled to this Sunday, Jan…