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Historical Society elects new directors, discusses archive system at annual meeting
BY SUE ERWIN – The Boca Grande Historical Society elected four new directors at its annual meeting on Thursday, April 19. Pr…
Support BIPS at the 2018 Giving Challenge this Tuesday
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County presents the 2018 Giving Challenge on Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2. This…
Take note: Friends of Boca Grande theater event rescheduled
■ STAFF REPORT – The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center has announced a change of date for the National Theatre Liv…
Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle format to change after many years
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The captain who wins the prestigious Jay Joiner…
Literature Forum selections for 2018-19 announced
After screening and discussing scores of books, the Literature Forum…
Reduction in water usage required by GIWA
■ SUBMITTED BY GIWA DIRECTOR BONNIE PRINGLE – Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s current ten-year water withdrawal…
Obituary Dean L. Beckstead
Laurier Donald Dean Beckstead, 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his hom…
‘Rosie the Riveter’ inspires a new generation of women: Artist Brendan Coudal recaptures the iconic image of WWII poster for 2018 Ladies Day
BY NICOLE COUDAL – In 2017, Brendan Coudal was considering which artwork to submit for the ‘call to artists’ for the 2018 La…
PROFILE: Carolyn Gumula
BY SUE ERWIN – If you’ve spent time at the Boca Bay Pass Club over the past 25 years or so, you’d surely recognize the kind…
Kids’ fishing tourney scheduled for April 28
■ STAFF REPORT Attention kids: Grab your rods and reels and head out to the Boca Grande Fishing Pier on Saturday, April 28…