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Set a time to seek the spirits with BIPS

September 23, 2022
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News

The past will live again this Halloween as the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) scares up stories from Boca Grande’s history for its premier Haunted History Tour. The tour will be offered twice,...

The new pro on the court at The Inn is ready to fill some big shoes

September 23, 2022
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News, Sports & Outdoors

A new set of sneakers will be pounding the courts of The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club this season, as the new pro. His name is John Cappabianca. Florida born Cappabianca will be replacing Mark Horan...

OBITUARY: Steve Gribble

September 22, 2022
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Obituaries

John Steven “Steve” Gribble made his transition, as family communicated their love for him, on July 23, 2022. Though his body experienced medical issues over the last several years, Steve’s mind remained...

OBITUARY: Celebration of Life for Sam Dixon

September 22, 2022
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Obituaries

A celebration of life for Sam Dixon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at Eldred’s Marina. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome to do so. Please bring a covered dish and a story of Sam...

Gasparilla Island/Cayo Costa sea turtle numbers

September 16, 2022
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News

OBITUARY: Fayma Childs

September 16, 2022
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Obituaries

Fayma A. Childs, 83, of Burnsville, N.C. passed away on August 27, 2022. A private family service will be held at Lighthouse United Methodist Church on Boca Grande. Fayma was born in Rural Hall,...

OBITUARY: Anne H. Wallace

September 16, 2022
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Obituaries

Anne H. Wallace of Chestnut Hill, Yarmouth, Maine and Boca Grande died peacefully on August 21, 2022, at the age of 92. She is survived by her husband, Monte, to whom she was married for 69 years;...

Pigskin Pick’em 2022

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Smoke on the water … and fire in the sky

September 8, 2022
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News

Boca Grande businessman Pearce Presnell took this photo from his back lanai on Wednesday night, as a wildfire raged just on the other side of Coral Creek, not too far off island. Pearce said the firefighters...

‘American Pickers’ is coming back to Florida, and they need your help to fill the season

September 8, 2022
Staff Report
News

The popular History Channel show “American Pickers” is returning to Florida and plans to film episodes throughout our area in December. If you already think you’re out of the running, remember that...