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Disaster Fund now at $1.5 million with $3 million goal for biz recovery plan
October 25, 2024
Fund still taking donations
An island Disaster Fund set up to help local businesses and institutions recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton has raised over $1.5 million in just a few weeks…
Woman’s Club donates $300K for Boca Grande Disaster Fund
October 25, 2024
In keeping with our mission, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has made a gift of $300,000 to the Boca Grande Disaster Fund. The Club made this leadership gift to inspire others to invest in the effort t…
Maine arrest for suspect in Scarpa’s check theft case
October 25, 2024
Restaurant missing over $100,000 in funds
On Sunday, Oct. 13, Teresa J. Lessa, 50, of North Port was arrested at Bangor International Airport in Maine, after the Bangor Police Department was info…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New choirmaster, music minister at St. Andrew’s, Glen Olsen
October 25, 2024
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has a new Minister of Music, Dr. Glen Olsen. The audience was small but appreciative when Dr. Glen Olsen made his first visit to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. It was l…
Woman’s Club scholarship applications
October 25, 2024
The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club will be accepting scholarship applications starting November 1, 2024, for the 2025–2026 school year.
Applicants for the program must meet…
Grande Chorus finds Christmas concert home
October 25, 2024
The Grande Chorus is planning to proceed with its Christmas concert with regular members and would like to invite others to join. Because of the closure of the Community Center, practices will take…
Methodist, Episcopal churches fare well
October 25, 2024
With all the destruction from the two recent hurricanes, at least two of the churches on the island are feeling blessed. There was minimal damage at both Lighthouse United Methodist Church and St. A…
Mt. Wheeler of sand operation
October 25, 2024
Above, the sand sifting process on Wheeler, after being trucked from streets across the island. Wheeler is normally the location for the dog park and tennis courts, but the grass areas have done dou…
Damage to Fust Library: Tale of two storms at the historic building
October 25, 2024
BY BOBBIE MARQUIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.”
Before describing Hurricane Milton’s impact on the library, we must say that this is the second stor…
Royal Palm Players’ temporary office
October 25, 2024
Editor’s Note: The Royal Palm Players sent out this letter to patrons and theatergoers.
Dear Patrons and Friends: We hope this email finds you safe and sound. Our hearts go out to everyone affect…