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The music of Nashville legends – live in Boca Grande

December 2, 2022
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Next on the roster for Friends of Boca Grande’s breakout Rhythm & Boots series is a special duo who bring us the sounds of country legends Floyd Cramer and Chet Atkins. These unique sounds live...

A call for help to kayakers and Jon boat owners

December 2, 2022
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Featured News

The Lemon Baywatch Committee of Lemon Bay Conservancy is helping to coordinate a multi-organizational effort spearheaded by Suncoast Waterkeeper to remove debris left by Hurricane Ian in our local...

Hermitage announces upcoming programs and artists for 2022-23

December 1, 2022
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Featured News

The Hermitage Artist Retreat today announced the first several programs for the new calendar year. These events will be presented on the Hermitage’s historic beachfront campus on Manasota Key and throughout...

This week, the Chamber Christmas Walk …

November 24, 2022
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News

The streets will be lit, the music will play, the food and drink will flow, and the sales will be prolific at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. This annual...

Are you a local, published author?

November 24, 2022
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News

Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many resident authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the community...

Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. opens new food pantry

November 24, 2022
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News

The Englewood community turned out in large numbers to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new food pantry building for Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. (EHH). The new building is 2,500 square feet and...

OBITUARY: Catherine Munsell

November 24, 2022
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Obituaries

Catherine Anne Halpin Munsell, 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Boca Grande passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Englewood. Cathy was born in Fort Riley, Kansas, to Lawrence and Margaret (Schuele)...

OBITUARY: Merle “Jean” Moenning

November 23, 2022
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Obituaries

Merle “Jean” Moenning, 88, of Punta Gorda, was born on May 26, 1934, in Vincennes, Indiana to Clark and Dorothy Johnson and passed away into the arms of her Heavenly Father on November 21, 2022, at...

Island traditions upheld: Community Tree Lighting, Christmas Walk dates announced

November 18, 2022
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Community, News

While many are still recovering from Hurricane Ian, no mere hurricane can stop the spirit of Boca Grande during the holidays. We may have confused some people with a graphic in last week’s paper...

OBITUARY: Penny Griggs Doerge

November 18, 2022
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Obituaries

Penelope Griggs Doerge, 16, daughter of Chad and Kate Doerge, sister of Henry and Frankie, died at home in Glen Cove, N.Y. surrounded by family and friends on November 10th, 2022. Penny lived a life...

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