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Renovations to Port Boca Grande Lighthouse nearly complete
December 22, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Two major structural repairs have recently been completed at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at Gasparilla Island State Park. Barrier Island Parks Society Executive Director Sharon McK…
Help with history: What do you know about this photo?
December 22, 2017
■ The Boca Grande Historical Society needs your help in searching for information about archived photos that were shared with the island history center. Descriptions are sought about the photo at rig…
Obituary Mike Gary
December 22, 2017
Mike Gary, 92, of Port Charlotte died Thursday, Dec. 14 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte. He was born August 10, 1925 in Barbour County, Alabama to the late W.I. ”Bud” and Lillie Ora (Cre…
Friends talks finances for 2017-18
December 22, 2017
To the Editor: Our program for the 2017/18 season is off to a great start. We hope you have seen a copy of Happenings, our program guide, which is now a 44-page magazine about all the programs offere…
A penny for your thoughts on the new Pink Pony souvenirs … take note, this is pressing news
December 15, 2017
Big news from the frontlines of the Pink Pony this week: They have a new penny press with four different Boca Grande designs to choose from, including the Pink Pony’s legendary horse, World’s Best Ta…
Red tide research challenge wraps up on New Year’s Eve
December 15, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – Last year, when Mote Marine Laboratory announced a campaign to raise funds for red tide research, a donor in Boca Grande pledged to match donations up to $100,000. So far, the organiza…
St. Andrew’s to host Händel’s Messiah concert in December
December 1, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Accompanied by members of the Sarasota Orchestra, The Qol Quartet will be presenting “Händel’s Messiah – Christmas Portion” on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Chur…
Island School students learn about underwater life with ROV project
November 10, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Students from The Island School spent Tuesday afternoon at the beach with Mr. Tremaine, testing out their navigation skills using an underwater ROV camera controlled with wiring and a…
Seibert to be honored this weekend at architectural foundation
November 10, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Sarasota Architectural Foundation celebrates the legacy of Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, FAIA at its fourth annual midcentury modern architecture festival, November 10 – 12, 2017. Sarasota…
Royal Palm Players cast rehearses for season opener ‘Duets’
November 10, 2017
■ BY ERICA RESS MARTIN What happens when four couples dare to deal with the differences in their relationships? Well, it’s complicated. Once again, the Royal Palm Players have produced a hilarious sh…