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Merry Christmas to the Lighthouse and to Boca Grande
December 23, 2016
To the Editor: Those of us who have been working to restore the Gasparilla Lighthouse wanted to thank the island for making the restoration possible. There is a tradition in the construction of…
Obit: Alice Beatrice ‘Beasie’ Churchman du Pont
December 16, 2016
Alice Beatrice (Beasie) Churchman du Pont, 100, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2016 at her home in Fairfield, Connecticut. She was born in September 22, 1916 in Morristown, N.J. and was the…
Obituary: Zachary Allen Davis
December 16, 2016
Zachary Allen Davis of Port Charlotte passed away on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at the age of 37. Zachary was born on April 8, 1979 in Richmond, Indiana. Zachary was a 2004 graduate of Pennsylvania Colle…
Farmers Market scheduled to return to Wheeler Road
December 9, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The weekly island Farmers Market is coming back. Boca Grande Farm and Fish Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays starting on January 6, 2017. The market will stil…
The end of an era: Island Bike ‘n Beach is no more
December 9, 2016
PHOTO PROVIDED Duane Zobrist, owner of Gasparilla Adventures, and Realtor Sue Reske. ■ BY SUE ERWIN Duane Zobrist, owner of G…
Suncoast Humane Society offering a variety of classes for you and your pet in January
December 9, 2016
To the Editor: Help your dog or dogs be the best they can be by teaching them basic commands, completing a training course with them or training them to become part of a certified pet therapy …
Local project celebrates collection of gifts for children in need
December 9, 2016
To the Editor: Volunteers from Boca Grande and surrounding cities – making up a multicounty area team – have collected enough gift-filled shoeboxes to reach more than 31,400 children in need throug…
Obituary: Robert R. Hesse
December 9, 2016
Robert R. Hesse, Ed.D. of Indianapolis, Boca Grande (FL), Leland (MI) and Florence (IT) died on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at age 85 from complications of cancer. Bob was born in Brooklyn, New…
New palm plantings on Gilchrist Avenue ahead of schedule
December 2, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The planting of new palm trees on the Gilchrist Avenue median solidifies the fact that Lee County is done discussing the parking controversy that has surrounded that island…
Funds sought for area man’s seizure-response canine
December 2, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Emmy Szoke was a very proud mom when her son Frank graduated from Lemon Bay High School and at the same time completed a dual enrollment aviation maintenance program with Embry-…