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A big moment in island history … the bridge is open!
BY SUE ERWIN – An historic moment was commemorated Tuesday afternoon around 2:30 p.m., when the new swing bridge opened to…
GICIA announces $250K match challenge by island family
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased and en…
Historic Board rules Palm Avenue home as not historic
BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held a public meeting on Wednesday. More than 40 residents atten…
The Island School to host second annual chowder dinner, silent auction
Gather ye spoons while ye may, for The Island School has announced th…
Lacking a potager? The Garden Club will help you with that
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB – Do you know what a “potag…
30 years of art in Englewood
The 30th Annual Englewood Bank & Trust Invitational Art Festival is slated for Saturday & Sunday, January 30 and 31…
Enjoy some improv with RPP, Friends and some lazy fairies
SUBMITTED BY BOOTS TOLSDORF – Laughter feels good! So you have a great opportunity to join the frivolity on Friday, Jan. 15…
Florida: The Ponzi State
Gary Mormino, considered the dean of Florida historians, will speak in Boca Grande on Monday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. in the Boca…
Touring pro Schmidt and fave Harrington to play tennis series
The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held this spring each Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club from Februa…
Touring pro Schmidt and fave Harrington to play tennis series
BY JEN FIERS – The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held this spring each Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande C…