Author: Staff Report

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...

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

November 18, 2022
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Obituaries

A memorial service to celebrate Mary Tucker’s life will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 300 Gilchrist Avenue followed by a reception in the Church...

Sign up now for the 27th annual GIFT Tournament

November 10, 2022
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News, Sports & Outdoors

The 27th annual G.I.F.T (Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament), presented by Gasparilla Outfitters to benefit the Boca Grande Historical Society, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, so if you’re...

OBITUARY: Mary Tucker

November 10, 2022
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Obituaries

Mary A. Tucker (nee Harrington), born to eternal life on October 13, 2022 at the age of 75 years. Cherished wife of Drew for 53 years. Loving mother of Brett (Victoria) Tucker and Mandy (Daniel) Jackson....

OBITUARY: Jean Seward

November 10, 2022
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Obituaries

Jean Seward of Venice, a beloved director, mentor and friend of the members of the Boca Grande Duplicate Bridge Club, died on November 2, 2022. She was a well-loved popular director of the club from...

OBITUARY: Nancy Ellen Pais

November 4, 2022
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Obituaries

Nancy Ellen Pais of Oxford, Michigan and Boca Grande passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2022. At the time of her passing she found comfort in being at her beloved farm in Oxford, surrounded...