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Profile Jim Blaha
January 26, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN For most of his life, Jim Blaha has been extremely passionate about history. He was a social studies major in college and earned an undergraduate degree from Illinois State in educat…
The flu: It may not be an epidemic, but it sure feels like it is
January 26, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it seems like the flu season is peaking here on the island. Employees are missing from every store I’ve walked into, even here in our offi…
Many thanks to all who made the TIS Chowder Dinner so great!
January 26, 2018
To the Editor: This year’s 4th annual Island School Chowder Dinner was another huge success! We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our PTO fundraising event. The Island School’s PTO fu…
Obituary George Gwynn Clemons Jr.
January 26, 2018
Florida State Trooper George Gwynn Clemons Jr., 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at the V.A. Hospice in Lake City, Fla. following an extended illness. He is the son o…
BTT to hold presentation on February 2: Your presence is requested
January 26, 2018
To the Editor: Now or Neverglades! No words have ever meant more in the history of Everglades restoration. With the passage last spring of SB10, we won a hard-fought victory to begin restoring the …
Come on down kids, it’s time to fish this Saturday!
January 19, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Grab your fishing poles and tackle boxes and come join the family fun at the winter youth fishing tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier No…
Feelin’ blessed!
January 19, 2018
■ The Ecumenical Blessing of the Animals was held last Thursday, Jan. 11 at the 7th Street soccer field. Shown above, Father Carosella from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church put in a good word for …
Keep warm with some hot chowder!
January 19, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT This Saturday, Jan. 20 15 local restaurants and several individuals will throw their reputation on the line and their hat in the ring to participate in the 4th Annual Island School C…
New Farmers Market vendor sells veggies in honor of family member
January 19, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN There’s a new vendor at the Boca Grande Farm and Fish Market, and their mission is to leave a long, lasting mark organically. Kay Hall and her family grow and sell certified organic …
Meacham talks about Jackson, Trump and a bit of Washington
January 19, 2018
BY MARY COOK – Last Saturday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m., an hour that merges into cocktail time for some, biographer/historian Jon Meacham kept a full auditorium mesmerized at the Community Center. Auth…