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OBITUARY: Michael Wood
March 3, 2022
Michael Davis Wood, age 79, passed away on February 19, 2022 in Wayzata, Minn. surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy, and by his children: Elizabeth Jarvis (Ale…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: History Bytes for 2022 is over; many thanks to those who made another great year possible
March 3, 2022
To the Editor:
It was our pleasure to be back at the library this season, celebrating 21 years of History Bytes. I’d like to thank all who made this past February’s History Bytes program a huge…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks for another wonderful Valentine Art Show
March 3, 2022
To the Editor:
The Boca Grande Art Center thanks Carol Stewart of Michael Saunders Real Estate for her generous support of the Art Center. The Valentine Art Show was sponsored this year by Mrs….
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…