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The primary is this Tuesday … know your polling place, and what to expect
March 13, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Florida primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 17, and as usual this will be a closed primary election (meaning you must vote within your registered party). If you ar…
Many thanks to a community that cares, from Nicole’s people
March 13, 2020
STAFF REPORT The family of Nicole Coleman would like to express their sincere gratitude to all of you who helped throughout this journey. To all of you who helped with her celebration of life, we t…
Coronavirus 2019 and the week’s events
March 13, 2020
BY LAUREN HANA, MD BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC The most recent statistics regarding COVID-19 as of this writing show that over 127,000 people have been infected worldwide, and there have been over 4,…
Three hours later, the Historic Preservation Board decided the house is just a bit … too … big …
March 13, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE The people who filled the audience seats at the Wednesday, March 11 Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting didn’t know what they had gotten themselves into when they walk…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog
March 13, 2020
I Silverdene Emblem O’Neill (familiarly known to my family, friends, and acquaintances as Blemie), because the burden of my years and infirmities is heavy upon me, and I realize the end of my life …
Sister’s Restaurant holding fundraiser for miracle baby, mom calls for help
March 13, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Sister’s Italian American Restaurant is one of the only places on the island to sit down for quality pizza and pasta, and that family feeling. Yet, a cherished employee is unsure …
Talking tackle and equipment at Saturday’s ‘Coffee with Captains’
March 13, 2020
STAFF REPORT This week’s topic at “Coffee with Captains,” to be held this Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m., is “Tackle & Equipment.” The talk will cover multiple styles of tackle used for the Boca …
So long, it’s been good to know ya …
March 13, 2020
BY BOB ELLIOT I have often been accused by being a “homer.” For those not familiar with the term, it means someone who always roots for their local team. A baseball announcer recently accused his p…
The economy and artificial intelligence? Island economic pros discuss what’s going on with our money
March 13, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON The 2020 Ecosummit presented by the members of the Boca Grande Economics Group detailed all of the US economy’s greatest challenges, current concerns, and future technological adv…
Round up your dogies and lasso your pardners … it’s bike parade time!
March 13, 2020
STAFF REPORT It is time once again for the Boca Grande Bike Path Parade and Woman’s Club Spring Fair, this year to be held on Saturday, March 28. This will be the 35th year for this island traditio…