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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 Li…
History Bytes: Fun with fishing through the ages
BY SUE ERWIN
Frank Koffend, fisherman and collector, gave an interesting presentation on the history of…
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 be giving a presentation “A Journey Thru the Golde…
Memorial Mass for James E. Haas
A memorial mass for James E. Haas will be held on Friday, March…
Flexjet to host static display at Coral Creek Airport in March
Flexjet and Coral Creek Airport will host a display featuring so…
Art for Dudes workshop offered
BY SUE ERWIN
Local artist Jack Horner will be teaching a class called “Watercolor for Dudes” beginning on Monday, F…
PROFILE: Barbara Runck
BY SUE ERWIN
Island visitor Barbara Runck has been coming to Boca Grande with her husband, Dick, since she first hea…
Obituary: William G. Winterer
William George Winterer, former owner of the historic Griswold Inn in Essex, Connecticut, devout Roman Catholic, fierce…
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…
Saying good-bye to the old Boca Grande Swing
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
On Friday, Feb. 12 the last piece of steel was removed from the old swing bridge, and with it a…