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Hope for Haitians committee thanks community
Friends of Boca Grande, On behalf of the Hope for Haitian Committee, I want to again thank you, the Boca Grande community…
Mote to research local sea turtles in quest for many answers
To the Editor: The official season for sea turtle nesting on the Gulf Coast of Florida begins May 1 and ends Oct. 31, but ne…
OBITUARY: William “Steve” Stephens Rinaldi Sr.
William “Steve” Stephens Rinaldi Sr., 78, of Tampa and Boca Grande, died at home February 4, 2016 surrounded by family.
Profile: David O’Connell
BY SUSAN ERWIN – Orthopedic body worker and Therapist David O’Connel…
Rescue crews searching for missing boater
■ By Sue Erwin
A 62-year-old man who launched a boat at El Jobean…
Give blood this Wednesday, save lives
■ STAFF REPORT
One Blood will be conducting a blood drive at The Gasparilla Inn & Club on Wednesday, May 4 from 10 a…
Historical Society updates supporters at annual meeting
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historical Society held its 21st annual meeting at the Boca Grande Community Center on T…
Local writer brings fascinating new details of the Civil War to light in soon-to-be released book
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Island resident Candice Hooper has been making waves in the literary community lately, not only wit…
GIBA part II: Things are really shaking on the bridge
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The April 20 quarterly meeting of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority had so much information…
Profile: Bob Vorel
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Bob Vorel managed several successful career endeavors before choosing to settle down in Boca Grande. He…