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Residents disappointed with Commission’s TDU decision
March 30, 2018
To the Editor: Thanks to all those who wrote letters, attended and spoke at the Charlotte County Commission hearing on the Transfer of Density regulations on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the Commission ad…
A great time had by all at parade, fair
March 30, 2018
To the Editor: “Once Upon a Time” (actually last Saturday) it was a “Dude Perfect” day for “All in the Family” and “Friends” who enjoyed an amazing Spring Fair hosted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club…
Bike Parade, Spring Fair this Saturday!
March 23, 2018
This Saturday, “TV Time” is coming to Boca Grande beginning at 10:30 a.m., with a star-studded parade along the Bike Path. TV show-inspired golf carts, bicycles, wagons and scooters will assemble at…
Getting ready for Easter on the island
March 23, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Join island children, Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center for their annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m…
Parking on beach access streets has changed
March 23, 2018
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
There has been a bit of a change-up on our beach access streets as of late, a change that includes new signs and a whole new way to park.
If you look closely at the entranc…
Island School to see a new face on Monday as LCSO appoints school resource officer
March 23, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Effective next Monday, March 26 The Island School will have their own school resource officer (SRO), provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. SROs are going to be stationed at…
RPP does something completely different: MAME!
March 23, 2018
■ BY ERICA RESS MARTIN After a season like no other, with sold-out shows like last month’s big musical, “My Fair Lady,” Royal Palm Players ends the season in an unusual way. It’s “Mame – the Concert…
Cavendish to host forum next week
March 23, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Cavendish Global is returning to Boca Grande on Tuesday, March 27 to host its upcoming Regenerative Medicine Forum at the Boca Grande Community Center. The Forum will showcase a unique…
Coffee with a scientist: Studying fish habitats in Sarasota
March 23, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The third “Coffee With a Scientist” event of the season sponsored by Mote Marine Laboratory was held on Wednesday, March 21 at the Boca Grande Mote office. This week, Dr. Jim Locascio…
Looking for ‘Local Color’? Look no further than Whidden’s
March 23, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN AND BETH PERKINS What happens when you combine twisted sisters with black sheep? “Local Color” happens. Come meet the artists and see their work at the “Local Color Art Show” on Saturd…