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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 not…
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 of the…
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 l…
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 instal…
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 fr…
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 Tuesda…
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 and tour…
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…
Richy gets all the vittles
April 10, 2015
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the winner of the 2015 Ultimate Dining Experience was Richy Edwards, our local Key Agency insurance man. Richy won 11 dinners for two at i…