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Obituary: John McGarry

October 22, 2021
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Obituaries

John P. McGarry Jr. of Bedford, NY and Boca Grande, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2021, at age 81, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, earned...

Friends of Cayo Costa to host Cayo Costa Day November 6

Celebrate Cayo Costa! Will be held at the Island State Park on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Affordable all-inclusive tickets feature round trip boat transportation from three departure...

First performance of ‘Friends’ season to be Castalian Quartet November 6

The first performance of the 2021-22 Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. when the Castalian Quartet takes the state. General admission tickets...

Inside out: Why is RPP moving their first show outside?

October 15, 2021
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Featured News, News

By Erica Martin and Alice Court Live theater is back. Broadway is back. The West End is back. Touring companies are back on the road. And Royal Palm Players is back, too. At the end of the lost...

OBITUARY: Patricia Miller

October 15, 2021
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Obituaries

Patricia F Miller, age 93, of Boca Grande passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Patricia was born February 7, 1928. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at lemonbayfh.com for...

GIWA Director Pringle set to retire

October 15, 2021
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News

Bonnie Pringle, the Utility Director of the Gasparilla Island Water Association for the past 41 years, has announced her plans to retire in early 2022. “It is with mixed emotions that the GIWA Board...

Educational scholarship applications available through the Boca Grande Woman’s Club

October 8, 2021
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News

The Scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1) Have applied...

OBITUARY: George Ferguson

October 8, 2021
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Obituaries

Ho hum. That was how George W. Ferguson, of Needham, Centerville and Boca Grande let you know he was ready to leave a party or get up from the table after a meal. On September 21, 2021 George said...

OBITUARY: Mark Clabaugh

October 8, 2021
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Obituaries

Mark Clabaugh, 77, of Placida, Florida passed away October 1, 2021 after a long hard battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Mark and his wife of 41 years, Caroline, moved to Placida in 2010 from Powell, Ohio. Mark...

Boca Grande Fire Department responds to drowning

October 8, 2021
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News, Police & Fire

Just before midnight on Sunday, Sept. 26 the Boca Grande Fire Department received a call of a person who had drowned near the Boca Grande Causeway, in the area of the trestle sandbar. Charlotte County...