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Profile Beverly Furtado
July 21, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Beverly Furtado was first introduced to Boca Grande 38 years ago, when she was vacationing with her late husband Jack. They were exploring the Florida Keys and the west side of the s…
Obituary Jay Niles
July 21, 2017
John “Jay” Cutler Niles, of Marblehead, Mass. and Woodstock, Vt., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 9, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was 54 years old. Born in Buffalo, N….
Do we need more signage at our southern beach access points?
July 21, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The time has come to start a new discussion on more specific signage at our southern beach access points. The two stories on the front page should testify to that, even if you’r…
Republican Club Golf outing planned for July 22
July 14, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN The West Charlotte County Republican Club is planning its 9th annual golf outing on Saturday, July 22 at Lemon Bay Golf Club. The event is limited to the first 120 registered golfers…
Eagle Scout Summer Godwin soars toward higher goals
July 14, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Summer Godwin was participating in a beach cleanup at Don Pedro Park with Park Ranger Richard Newman several years ago. The two were discussing ideas on what Summer was going to prop…
Royal Palm Players announces new president
July 14, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT It is with great excitement that board members of the Royal Palm Players announce they have voted in a new president. At a meeting on July 6 it was determined that Hal McCombs, a for…
Obituary: Mary Ann Hearn
July 14, 2017
Mary Ann Linane Hearn of Atlanta, Georgia, widow of James Tolbert Hearn, passed away in her sleep on June 19, 2017 at the age of 94. Mary Ann was born in Atlanta on May 4,1923 to the late James and…
Could the entire island be considered a historic district?
July 14, 2017
To the Editor: I am fortunate enough to have been coming to Boca Grande for 33 years. I have seen a lot of changes over the years. The charm and beauty of Boca Grande is a treasure to be preserved….
GIWA notifies island residents of chlorine changes to water
July 7, 2017
■ BY BONNIE PRINGLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GIWA Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking…