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Trial by fire: Teachers learning to teach via ‘Distance Learning’
May 8, 2020
With today, May 8, being the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, it is very fitting that we were honored to have a teacher with more than 40 years experience share her story with us. If you have been…
Calling all ‘Quarantine Queens’ … the time to fish is this weekend!
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Island resident Capt. William Woodroffe has come through for the ladies of the island this weekend, as he has put together the 2020 Quarantine Queen Classic, scheduled for Saturday,…
If you’re leaving town, donate those non-perishables
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – If you’re leaving the island for your other residence soon, or even just beginning to think about it, here’s another thing to think about. Donating your non-perishables from your pan…
Short-term rentals discussed (and what is a residential use?) Part III: Items to be addressed by the Boca Grande Community Planning Association
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Two topics that have been the focus of islanders’ attention during the past year were covered in the recent Boca Grande Community Planning Association survey: What should be permitte…
Island outfitter finds a way to keep up with the ‘rona and the sun, while honoring local artists
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – It’s not often you see Capt. Sandy Melvin without a buff around his neck or on his face. The soft tube of material we call a “buff” style neck gaiter not only can protect your face f…
Time they’ll never get back … Part II: ‘Senior ‘Switch’ continues, and some explain what it’s like to finish this untraditional year
May 8, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – As high school course come to a close, our local high school seniors continue to recap their experience, or lack of, ending their education online.
However, these local seniors …
Island sea turtles numbers are growing, and so are concerns about beach hazards
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Do you know your zone? For purposes of the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s Turtle Patrol, the beach has been divided into eight zones, each one patrolled daily during the six-mo…
The saga of a family of killdeer
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Island photographer Len Tatko captured these images recently documenting the story of a new killdeer family near the Pink Elephant and 4th Street.
Len said he had a run-in with “mom,…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Monday morning, another restless night
May 8, 2020
To the Editor:
Well, its 3:45 AM and I woke up early again. Last night was very disturbing to me and my mind wouldn’t stop thinking about what I heard.
No, I didn’t watch the news, or the President…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for making an unprecedented journey successful
May 8, 2020
To the Editor:
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
To everyone who watched Spark Boca Grande TV’s Livestream Comedy reading of “His Second Act” on May 2, we’d like to say “Thank you.”
Thank you for yo…