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Royal palm landscaping for Cole Island and Boca Grande North
December 14, 2023
As the Boca Grande North condo complex continues its building renovations, their association is just beginning an entire landscaping process for Cole Island.
“We have 38 royal palms to line…
First Baptist Church belfry and steeple rebuild continues
December 14, 2023
Contractors from Harper Little are this week rebuilding the trademark octagonal steeple of First Baptist Church. The reconstruction was not easy with eight sides that get narrow at the top. Accord…
Macho approach for new beginner class at Duplicate Bridge Club
December 8, 2023
Bridge instructor Susie Kett will lead a new set of beginner lessons for the Boca Grande Duplicate Bridge Club beginning Wednesday, Jan. 3. Kett, who has taught privately, has led a popular men’s …
Obituary: Lynda Kaye Shute, 1966-2023
December 8, 2023
Lynda Kaye Shute, 57, of Rotonda West, FL, passed away on December 7, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1966. Lynda is survived by her husband, Scott Shute, her daughter Brandi Gall, her sons Br…
Bridge Authority talks investments
December 8, 2023
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) held a special Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 to discuss the authority’s investments, and its reporting and handling of those inst…
Profile: Dr. Patrick Bell, surgeon and woodworker
December 8, 2023
It didn’t take long for Dr. Patrick Bell to fall in love with Boca Grande and all of Gasparilla Island. He came for a weekend visit, and by the third day, he had bought a house and decided this wo…
Palm Island and Little Gasparilla ready for Christmas
December 8, 2023
By Iris Tufano
Island life on Little Gasparilla Island and Palm Island is preserved and illuminated by a generous holiday spirit. As Christmas quickly approaches, and the New Year is not too fa…
Manatees make their winter swim
December 8, 2023
By Michelle Starr
Manatees are on the move. Over the last few weeks our beloved sea cows have been spotted in groups of as large as six around the Boca Grande Fishing Pier.
They have a…
Pets of the Week: Bolt, Minka, Gato and Daisy
December 8, 2023
News from the Suncoast Humane Society. Pets needing adoption include:
Hey there, I’m Bolt! My life’s been an adventure, like a comic book superhero. Once, I outsmarted a cunning cat burglar who…
Lemon Bay Golf Club celebrates founders, course renovation
December 8, 2023
After a complete course renovation, Lemon Bay celebrated Thursday, Nov. 30 with a grand re-opening party. It was more than that, and included a marking of the founding of the club, with inaugural …