The story of Blair, a true Wonder Woman
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This is the story of a true island girl, and it is the story of her life … not her death. It’s not a story we ever wanted to write, but the time has come. On April 4, 2017 Bla…
4-Digit Telephone Book arrives for Boca Grande
Strap yourself in, take your nitroglycerin pills if you got ‘em, and inhale slowly … the 4-digit books are here!
If you are an island resident, you are entitled to one free phone book. Additi…
OBITUARY: Blair Elizabeth Chapin
Blair Elizabeth Chapin of Orlando died peacefully surrounded by her parents, Susan and Roger Chapin, her younger sister Grey (13) and her beloved standard poodle Henri on April 4, 2017. A funny and…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Woman’s Club Fair, bike parade kudos given
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club held their annual Spring Fair at the Community Center on Saturday, March 25, following the Bike Path parade. “The Magic of Movies” was the theme of this …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It was a privilege to be part of ‘World Wars’
To the Editor: I was privileged to be involved as an editor of the Friends of Boca Grande book, “World Wars—Memories and Reflections of Boca Grande Families. The sixty stories in the book were subm…
Charlie’s Angels took the day at Whidden’s Back Bay
You know it’s nearing the end of season when the spring Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament is held. The traditional fishorama this year was held on Sunday, April 2, and the first-place team was Charlie’…
Layin’ down the music at Sand Dollar sessions tonight
Boca Grande Charities will host the first in a series of free outdoor concerts at the Boca Grande Community Center on Friday, April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring the musical stylings of Marty Moss …
Kevin Fitzgerald’s art on display at Hughes Gallery
BY SUE ERWIN – What we behold, we become.” That’s how artist Kevin Fitzgerald describes the inspiration he gets when he starts a new oil painting. A reception was held at the Hughes Gallery on Tues…
GUEST EDITORIAL: Thank you, Boca Grande, for helping to rebuild Haiti
BY BEN SCOTT – On behalf of the Hope for Haitian Committee of Boca Grande, we thank all donors for their heartfelt gifts and making this a very successful year. We exceeded our goal of building 130…