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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: DeeAnn Phillips

If you look up the term “team player” in the dictionary, you should see a picture of DeeAnn Phillips. She is pretty much the definition of such a person. DeeAnn is largely responsible for the vibrant...

Turtle lighting explored at The Barnichol

When you invest in turtle-friendly lighting, you are investing in the future of Southwest Florida’s ecosystem. You may also be saving yourself a lot of money and trouble by being compliant with laws...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: RAE MEDGYESY

Spring is art season in Boca Grande. There is something about this island that seems to attract artists and help those with artistic talents want to share their work with others. The upcoming Boca...

West County turns out in force to support lower density

March 3, 2023
Sheila Evans
News

West Charlotte County residents turned out in great number to let Charlotte County Commissioners know they are adamant that densities in their area need to be controlled for the protection of the people,...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

March 2, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Celebrating Dr. Seuss – the man who taught so many the value of reading Dr. Seuss was a great teacher. He taught the world it could be fun to read. He taught that poetry does not have to be dry...

History Bytes: The Boca Grande Hotel, post mortem

February 23, 2023
Sheila Evans
Community History, News

The final History Bytes session of the season was a rousing success as dozens of people gathered in the Fust loggia to hear James Blaha, Trisha Lowe and Peg Kapustiak share the inside stories of the...

You’ve heard of black holes, but blue holes?

February 16, 2023
Sheila Evans
News

Emily and Jim talk about the blue holes of the Gulf Mote Marine Laboratory is sharing some of its most interesting research with Boca Grande audiences through a series of presentations called Coffee...

History Bytes continues with the always-lively Futch family tales

February 16, 2023
Sheila Evans
Community History, News

The Boca Grande Historical Society’s History Bytes presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 15, was provocatively titled “Island Love Stories,” with an overflow crowd looking to hear some lurid tales from the...

Red tide speakers from Mote Marine discuss new developments in the field of study

February 16, 2023
Sheila Evans
News

Red tide has been in the Boca Grande spotlight for years. Exciting research on its causes, its weaknesses and its potential control may one day change its image from that of a plague, to being an interesting...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Andrew Colburn

February 16, 2023
Sheila Evans
Profiles

Andrew Colburn started his new job at the Boca Grande Health center on the Monday of the week Hurricane Ian hit the island. It was quite a welcome. The storm hit on Wednesday and on Thursday Andrew...

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