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Last kids’ fishing tourney of the season to be held May 2
April 24, 2015
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at the next youth fishing tournament, scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 9 a.m. at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier North.
A treasured man, a heartbroken island …friends gather to honor Mark Shevitski
April 17, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND KELLI BECTON – Many tears have been shed this week over the passing of a true Boca Grande friend, Mark Shevitski. His death was reported early Monday morning and while no…
Gilchrist meeting postponed – Lee County says ‘talk it out amongst yourselves’
April 17, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Lee County Commissioners have once again put the fate of Gilchrist Avenue in the hands of the people of the island, after scheduling and then “unscheduling” a discussion o…
Four members elected, four members leave: GICIA talks Cape Haze, new projects at meeting
April 17, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The GICIA held its 44th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 2. Reports were give by President Stevenson and Treasurer Allen as well as the Chairs of the Bike Path…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces 2015 scholarships, donations
April 17, 2015
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the 2015 community grant awards and college scholarship awards, which include a total community grant amount of $490,300.
The gifts include a…
Local businessman and Garden Club team up to create comfort
April 17, 2015
Diane Johnson and Melanie Sullivan, Co-Chairs of the Boca Grande Garden Club Community Services Committee and committee members Gina McFadden and Priscilla Masselink, spearheaded the drive to inst…
It’s down to the finals: Vote for the One Big Boca Grande Book
April 17, 2015
The nominations are in, and now it’s time for you to vote! The second annual One Big Grande Boca Book Club will be held in January 2016. It will feature a non-fiction book chosen by the community …
Lee County commissioners, Gilchrist interest groups to meet on April 21
April 10, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It has been confirmed that Lee County Commissioners will review, listen to public input and make a determination regarding parking on Gilchrist Avenue at their meeting on …
Walker takes the Bush trip, Nielsen wins Hume talk, $225,000 raised for Clinic Foundation
April 10, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Island resident Daly Walker and a few of his close friends will be taking the “big” trip to Texas this year to meet former President George W. Bush, have a little lunch an…
Back Bay action, art, music and more this weekend
April 10, 2015
The Boca Grande Art Alliance invites everyone to come see the works of the Boca Grande Art Alliance members and students in the Member & Student Show that runs Friday, April 10, through Sunday…