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Obituary: Frances Plummer Jenkins
October 30, 2020
Mr. Francis Plummer Jenkins, Jr., 78, of Boca Grande, passed away on October 3, 2020 after a brief illness.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Christmas tours by King Fisher Fleet still happening, with a few changes due to the ‘rona
October 30, 2020
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Matching funds sought for sizable donation to Harry Chapin Food Bank
October 30, 2020
To the Editor: For those who know Nick and Helen Kaiser, you understand the many years and countless hours that they have faithfully served the Boca Grande Community. They have recently moved to Oc…
Obituary: Ann Snyder
October 30, 2020
Ann Bross Snyder, born February 28,1932, passed away peacefully in the presence of John Snyder, her deeply devoted husband of 64 years. Ann and John were lifelong partners since meeting as teenager…
New information comes to light regarding Gilchrist, NHR
October 23, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An interesting matter has arisen in the case of the nomination of portions of the residential historic district of Boca Grande to the National Historic Register, and it even has …
Island resident receives alleged ‘Proud Boys’ email
October 23, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND MARCY SHORTUSE- An item in national headlines hit home recently, as an island resident reported receiving an email in regard to political affiliation, allegedly sent by the or…
GIBA, Inn Beach Club renovation create road closures
October 23, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Road construction and detours can now be found at the north end and in the downtown area of the island, as several roadway projects are taking place. The Gasparilla Island Bridge…
The long road to recovery: Dealing with the lingering effects of COVID-19
October 23, 2020
BY THOMAS J. ERVIN, MD- Doctors across the world are still trying to understand the long-term implications of COVID-19 – what health effects may look like after recovery, what impacts may resolve a…
Looking for Veteran’s Day stories, photos
October 23, 2020
STAFF REPORT- As Veteran’s Day approaches, we are asking our readers to submit stories and photos to honor their family or friends who served, and who have island ties. The deadline for submissions…
Back to the sunshine: Are you ready?
October 23, 2020
BY THOMAS ERVIN, MD- Rain. Rain, rain, and more rain. September was a month of rain. Four named storms surrounded us and more followed us through October. The culverts were full. Ducks and ibis wer…