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New toll system, new security cams discussed at GIBA meeting
April 28, 2017
■ SUBMITTED BY GIBA The GIBA quarterly board meeting was held on Wednesday, April 24, 2017 in the Woman’s Club Room at the Boca Grande Community Center. The executive director’s report included tra…
Warrior Zoe still fighting cancer like a trooper, doing better
April 28, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN A little girl with island ties who’s been battling cancer since last year has been handling it like a true warrior, and we thought we’d give you an update on her progress. Several mo…
Animal rescue owner seeks help with van repairs
April 28, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Tank’s Legacy, a local 501(c)3 pet rescue organization that works to save animals scheduled to be euthanized, is asking area supporters for help. Recently, some members of the organi…
Arizona State University swimmers reunite in Boca Grande
April 28, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Ten female athletes who were members of the Arizona State University swim team reunited recently at the Sharp House in Boca Grande. They had not seen each other in nearly 40 years, b…
Obituary: Don E. Miller
April 28, 2017
Don E. Miller, M.D., 87, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Spencerville, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur and Fern Miller. Don graduat…
Literature Forum thanks all for another great season
April 28, 2017
To the Editor: The Literature Forum has ended another successful season. More than 200 lovers of fine literature attended the past season’s Literature Forum. Able presenters and discussion leaders,…
Lighthouse up for state funding, Benacquisto amendment to bill accepted
April 21, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Last week a proposed amendment to Session Bill 2500 by Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto was adopted, which means the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse is now in line to receive som…
Historic Board splits vote on Palm project, approves Boca Blooms
April 21, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held a meeting on Wednesday, April 19, which left a few members of the community disappointed. Four cases involving special certificates o…
United Methodist Women give to 25 organizations after amazing Strawberry Festival success
April 21, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The United Methodist Women of Boca Grande announced this week the distribution of $79,700 to 25 charitable organizations. The monies were raised during the 19th annual Strawberry Fes…
Profile: Margarita Santiago
April 21, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve had dinner recently at Fusion – the island’s newest restaurant – you’ve likely witnessed Food and Beverage Manager Margarita Santiago bustling about the establishment and …