Author: Staff Report

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...

Barrier Island Parks Society launches new website

October 8, 2021
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News

The Barrier Island Parks Society, is excited to announce the formal launch of their new website wwBIPS.org. The contemporary website was built with BIPS’ audience in mind, explains Executive Director,...

OBITUARY: Heather Gardner

October 1, 2021
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Obituaries

Heather Gardner, born to Tom and Beverly Gardner on November 16, 1998, passed away on September 21, 2021. Heather was a graduate of Riverdale High School and pursued her Associates Degree in Healthcare...

Haunting hours have changed for this Halloween

October 1, 2021
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News

Listen up, all you Halloween ghosts and goblins, because this year’s Boca Grande Halloween festivities will be just a little bit different than in the past. This year the Boca Grande Area Chamber of...

Historical Society announces new director, officers

October 1, 2021
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News

Submitted by the Boca Grande History Center The Boca Grande Historical Society is making changes to its staff and officers. As of October 1, the Society welcomes Crystal Diff as its new executive...