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Art Center, Fust join together to bring you Theodore Stebbins
January 19, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Art Center and the Johann Fust Library Foundation are joining together to present Theodore E. Stebbins, Jr., a distinguished art curator. He will speak at the Boca Gr…
St. Andrew’s Outreach team helps to build seventh home in area through Habitat for Humanity
January 19, 2018
■ BY REGINA S ROCKEFELLER On Saturday, Jan. 13, 21 local volunteers led by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Building Outreach Coordinator John Lovo of Rotonda West installed exterior wall sheeting on …
Tickets going fast for semi-annual fashion show celebrating 70 years
January 19, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The second semi-annual Boca Grande Woman’s Club Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held at The Gasparilla Inn & Club on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 11:30 a.m. The theme will be “Celebrat…
GIWA holds annual membership meeting
January 19, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Water Association held its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Boca Grande Community Center. President Les Diaz called the meeting to order. GI…
Obituary John M. Meyer
January 19, 2018
John M. Meyer, of Westwood, Massachusetts formerly of Boca Grande, Florida died on December 6, 2017 with his children by his side. John was a graduate of St. Paul’s School, Trinity College, and Wha…
Profile Ken Raynor
January 19, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Coral Creek Club Golf Professional Ken Raynor has spent abundant time on the green and also fishing with many dignitaries who regularly visit Boca Grande for a little rest and relaxa…
Want to help our feral cats? Give R.P . a call
January 19, 2018
To the Editor: My name is R.P. Warner, I am a volunteer as a Lighthouse Ambassador and a docent in Boca Grande. I’m concerned about recent reports that that I am hearing of a growing feral cat popu…
Chowder soothes the soul … stop by and help TIS, too!
January 12, 2018
Next Saturday, Jan. 20 will be a great day for island kids, as they’ll be fishing in the morning and eating chowder in the afternoon. Grab your fishing poles and tackle boxes and come join the fami…
Boca Grande donors committed to transforming the lives of the people of Savann Kabrit in Haiti this year … can you help?
January 12, 2018
Ben Scott, Co-Chairman of Boca Grande Hope For Haitians, returned late last year with Food For The Poor to Haiti, where thousands have been helped by Boca Grande’s kindness. The Boca Grande Committ…
Operation: Wingman Down
January 12, 2018
BY SUE ERWIN – When Cotton Hanley was getting ready to leave her home on Treasure Lane on Monday afternoon, she noticed quite a scene in the backyard. An osprey had apparently gotten caught in some…