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Top dog is … a big dog at the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show
April 7, 2017
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In the end, Jenkins was the man. You could see by the look in his eye it was plan all along to win the highly-sought “Boca Bowser” prize at the 2017 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog…
The story of Blair, a true Wonder Woman
April 7, 2017
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This is the story of a true island girl, and it is the story of her life … not her death. It’s not a story we ever wanted to write, but the time has come. On April 4, 2017 Bla…
Island School holds Kindergarten lottery for first time in history
April 7, 2017
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Something unprecedented happened at The Island School this year, and its as much a testament to the loyalty of the community as it is a very sad state of affairs. This week a lo…
4-Digit Telephone Book arrives for Boca Grande
April 7, 2017
Strap yourself in, take your nitroglycerin pills if you got ‘em, and inhale slowly … the 4-digit books are here!
If you are an island resident, you are entitled to one free phone book. Additi…
OBITUARY: Blair Elizabeth Chapin
April 7, 2017
Blair Elizabeth Chapin of Orlando died peacefully surrounded by her parents, Susan and Roger Chapin, her younger sister Grey (13) and her beloved standard poodle Henri on April 4, 2017. A funny and…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Woman’s Club Fair, bike parade kudos given
April 7, 2017
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club held their annual Spring Fair at the Community Center on Saturday, March 25, following the Bike Path parade. “The Magic of Movies” was the theme of this …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It was a privilege to be part of ‘World Wars’
April 7, 2017
To the Editor: I was privileged to be involved as an editor of the Friends of Boca Grande book, “World Wars—Memories and Reflections of Boca Grande Families. The sixty stories in the book were subm…
Charlie’s Angels took the day at Whidden’s Back Bay
April 7, 2017
You know it’s nearing the end of season when the spring Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament is held. The traditional fishorama this year was held on Sunday, April 2, and the first-place team was Charlie’…
Layin’ down the music at Sand Dollar sessions tonight
April 7, 2017
Boca Grande Charities will host the first in a series of free outdoor concerts at the Boca Grande Community Center on Friday, April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring the musical stylings of Marty Moss …
Kevin Fitzgerald’s art on display at Hughes Gallery
April 7, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – What we behold, we become.” That’s how artist Kevin Fitzgerald describes the inspiration he gets when he starts a new oil painting. A reception was held at the Hughes Gallery on Tues…