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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 of…

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 Gr…

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 par…

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 advan…

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 tradition…

March 13, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Have you ever wondered about unfinished metal house that sits on Little Gasparilla?  If you haven’t, then you’re bound to hear more about it. Past the toll bridge on the way over to…

March 13, 2020
To the Editor: From the many volunteers of all ages involved, to local businesses and visitors, the 2020 United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival was a community event. It was a beautiful day, wi…

March 13, 2020
To my Hometown,  Wow, it’s a little bitter-sweet to write this letter to … all of you. Many of you have gotten to know me over the years for a number of reasons. You joined the Chamber of Commerce…

March 13, 2020
To the Editor: I just wanted to thank everybody who came to my rescue when I got into an accident lately. So many people came to help me out and sent me things, I can’t begin to name you all. Just kn…

March 6, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE Check your P.O. box soon for a survey from the Boca Grande Health Clinic that they would like everyone on the island to fill out. It is a short, seven-question survey that will be d…