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OBITUARY: Barbara Patricia Haynes Witham

December 15, 2022
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Obituaries

Barbara (Barbie) Patricia Haynes Witham, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and cousin, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine....

Authorities looking for third body from plane crash

December 9, 2022
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News, Police & Fire

Three victims from a plane that crashed in the Gulf off the Venice coast this past weekend have been identified, but one of the bodies is still missing.The three St. Petersburg residents flew from...

Let there be light (at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse)

December 9, 2022
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On Saturday, Dec. 10 you are invited to share the magic of the season at the Barrier Island Parks Society annual Lighting of the Lighthouse, located at 880 Belcher Rd.Share the magic of the season...

Three firefighters, one LEO recently promoted

December 9, 2022
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News, Police & Fire

Congratulations are in order for several local first responders as they have recently been promoted.To begin, Jeff Knowles will be promoted from Firefighter Paramedic / Shift Supervisor to Lieutenant....

Small Business Administration offers disaster loans with no interest, deferred payments

December 9, 2022
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News

This week, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced...

OBITUARY: Robert Geniesse

December 9, 2022
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Obituaries

Robert John Geniesse died peacefully at age 93 on November 17 at home on Fishers Island, N.Y. with his family by his side. Born September 16, 1929 in Appleton, Wis., Bob grew up in Winnetka, Ill. with...

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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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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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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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...