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Obituary: Mary Ann Hearn
Mary Ann Linane Hearn of Atlanta, Georgia, widow of James Tolbert Hearn, passed away in her sleep on June 19, 2017 at the ag…
Historic Preservation Board approves requests on two island properties
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two certificates of appropriateness at its monthly meeti…
Could the entire island be considered a historic district?
To the Editor: I am fortunate enough to have been coming to Boca Grande for 33 years. I have seen a lot of changes over the…
First baby sea turtles of the season emerge
■ BY SUE ERWIN The first sea turtle nest on the island has hatched. B…
GIWA notifies island residents of chlorine changes to water
■ BY BONNIE PRINGLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GIWA Gasparilla Island Water…
*BOOM* over Boca Grande
■ A beautiful array of fireworks lit the Fourth of July night sky here on the island, over both the Gulf of Mexico and the B…
Eagle Scout graduates from Sarasota Military Academy … and plans to attend SFC this fall
■ BY SUE ERWIN Liam Hugger understands the importance of a strong work ethic. The Eagle Scout has worked at The Barnichol Ha…
Historical Society seeks summer volunteers
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers this summer. It’s a great way to meet new…