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Celebration of Life date set for the Bylaskas

March 9, 2023
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News

A Celebration of Life will be held for Capt. Jackie and Sandy Bylaska on Saturday, March 18 from 11 am. to 2 p.m. at the Crowninshield Community House. If you are interested in attending, please...

Superheroes everywhere! Fact: Not all superheroes wear capes

March 9, 2023
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News

The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair is just around the corner and is more special than ever this year!! On Saturday, March 25, in addition to a day of games, yummy food and entertainment, we will...

Gasparilla Island Lighthouse about to get a facelift

March 9, 2023
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News

Imagine their delight when in the middle of a Barrier Island Parks Society board meeting, Larry Hannah and Mary O’Bannon arrived to present a check from the Boca Grande Disaster Fund to cover the full...

Library Foundation presents author Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop

March 9, 2023
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Community, News

The Johan Fust Library Foundation is honored to present author Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop who will speak about her newest book, Daughter of Spies, in the library loggia on Tuesday, March 21, at 4 p.m. Daughter...

Next up: The Strawberry Festival Furniture Sale on March 18

March 9, 2023
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News

There may not be any strawberries at the annual Strawberry Festival furniture sale on Saturday, March 18, but there will be plenty of tasty deals and scrumptious offerings – all to benefit local charities. The...

OBITUARY: Jane Italiano

March 9, 2023
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Obituaries

Jane McKneely Italiano passed away on the 15th of January, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. At Jane’s request, an intimate, family-oriented service was held at Palma Ceia United Methodist...

Red tide report

Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 123 samples from and offshore of Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 79 samples from...

It’s here! Strawberry Festival time!

March 3, 2023
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Come join the United Methodist Women at the annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center grounds. Lots of fun, good food and the traditional auction,...

Smart Studio hosts benefit show while looking for a new home

March 3, 2023
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News

Wini Smart loved two things the most, painting and helping people. In her honor, Smart Studio is hosting a benefit art show and sale featuring original watercolor and oil paintings by the late artist....

The Easter Bunny needs a little help this year … could it be you he’s seeking?

March 3, 2023
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Community, News

The Easter Egg Hunt at the Boca Grande Community Center is a tradition that isn’t missed by many families, including those who live here and those who live far away and visit at that time every year....