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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Interim pastor at First Baptist Church, Ken Lindow

Sitting in his rocking chair and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren will have to wait. Dr. Ken Lindow S…
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Chemical waste, lithium disposal day on Wednesday, Nov. 6 on island

Boca Grande residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste such as leftover paints, c…

Coral Creek Club reopened Tuesday, Oct. 29

The Coral Creek Club reopened the front nine holes and dining on Tuesday, Oct. 29 after limited damage from hurricanes.&nbs…

Boil water notice rescinded for Gasparilla Island

The Gasparilla Island Water Association’s Precautionary Boil Wat…
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Disaster Fund now at $1.5 million with $3 million goal for biz recovery plan

Fund still taking donations An island Disaster Fund set up to hel…
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Woman’s Club donates $300K for Boca Grande Disaster Fund

In keeping with our mission, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has made a gift of $300,000 to the Boca Grande Disaster Fund. The…
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Maine arrest for suspect in Scarpa’s check theft case

Restaurant missing over $100,000 in funds On Sunday, Oct. 13, Teresa J. Lessa, 50, of North Port was arrested at Bangor…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New choirmaster, music minister at St. Andrew’s, Glen Olsen

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has a new Minister of Music, Dr. Glen Olsen. The audience was small but appreciative when Dr…

Andrew Ireland 1930 – 2024

Andrew Poysell Ireland (Andy), a former U.S. Member of Congress from Florida, banking executive, and beloved community lead…

Dr. Richard Farrior 1925 – 2024

Richard Thomas Farrior, M.D., passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on October 13, 2024 – three months shy of h…