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Medicare Scams Have Arrived in Boca Grande

February 24, 2022
Scams are nothing new, from emails to send donations to Ethiopian princes, to fake calls from a family member in peril, nearly one in six Americans have lost money to a phone scam in the last 12 m…

‘Proof’ sets premise for RPP’s ‘The Fantasticks’ in March

February 23, 2022
BY NANCY WHITE Last week’s sold-out table readings of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Proof is evidence of The Royal Palm Players’ spectacular season of rebounding from Covid. The enjoyment sp…

New contact for sick, injured wildlife

February 22, 2022
If you find a sick or injured animal or bird on the island we have a new contact to call.  Gina Marie Thomsen works with Friends of Pelicans and has agreed to take over procurement and transpor…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Share the magic of the season at the lighting of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse

November 20, 2021
To the Editor: Barrier Island Parks Society, BIPS invites friends and families to share the magic of the season at the annual Lighting of the Lighthouse on December 11. Gates to the Port Boca G…

How close we came to battle: Part II of our ‘Florida during WWII’ series

November 12, 2021
While today’s national news is dealing heavily with topics that some are worried should not be taught in our schools, in recognition of Veteran’s Day and the sacrifices of so many military personn…

GIFT Tournament set for November 23

November 12, 2021
Another island tradition is coming up, and if you’re a fly fisherman who loves to fish for redfish you won’t want to miss this one. On Tuesday, Nov. 23 the 26th annual Gasparilla Island Flyfish…

BGHPB meeting includes NHR and sidewalk amendment discussions

November 12, 2021
Three Special Certificates of Appropriateness were heard at the monthly Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, held at the Boca Grande Community Center Au…

Record-breaking bridge crossings discussed at GIBA meeting

November 6, 2021
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Wednesday Nov. 3, in the offices of the Authority. Members of the authority were updated on the traffic and revenue fi…

Grande Rounds series begins with ‘Back to Boca’ virtual talk

November 6, 2021
The “Grande Rounds” health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation is set to kick off the season on November 16. “Back to Boca” will …

Remembrances of a life well lived, lost too soon: Shannon Hoeckel, 1979 – 2021

November 6, 2021
BY CARROLL SWAYZE – It is with overwhelming sadness I share the news that my son, Capt. Shannon Lee Hoeckel, left us to fly with the angels on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, forever changing the dynami…