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SO CLOSE, BUT YET SO FAR
September 21, 2023
Two pieces up on new tower … work will begin again next week
(Cover photo by Bob Melvin)
Joe Steele and Luke Boultonhouse have become very acquainted with our regional airports. They are t…
‘Grande’ donation brings Fire Department emergency communications project closer to fruition
September 21, 2023
Boca Grande has been known to experience its share of miracles, and this past week we had evidence of that again. The Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund has found a way to donate another major gift …
A seahorse, a used COVID test and 1,000 pacifiers (and much more) found at Coastal Cleanup
September 21, 2023
Volunteers gathered on Gasparilla’s beaches for the annual International Coastal Beach Clean Up, held across the world, and on island, on Saturday, Sept. 16.
“We even had a couple of walk-ons,”…
Chamber Golf Scramble to be held off island
September 21, 2023
The Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will hold their annual fall golf tournament to raise money for scholarships at an off-island venue.The tournament will be held at Wellen P…
Dixon family holding celebration of life for Sam Dixon on October 1
September 21, 2023
A rescheduled celebration of life for Sam Dixon will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 at his (and Suzanne’s) residence, 2301 Williamsburg Way, Englewood (Placida/Cape Haze) between noon and 5 p.m.
The…
Temptation sign returns, new special label Maker’s Mark bourbon to be on hand in honor of the occasion
September 21, 2023
The Temptation is planning a street party on Saturday, Oct. 7 to celebrate the reinstallation and restoration of their historic sign and the restaurant’s 75th anniversary.
This is actually the …
Local officials lead Florida seacoast recovery conference
September 21, 2023
Local experts on seacoast ecology are leading state efforts to reconcile scheduled beach replenishment and the environment at the second Florida Resilience Conference, set for Sept. 27-29 in Fort …
Vanderbilt-vintage modernist Cape Haze Community Center upgraded
September 21, 2023
One of the original elements of the Cape Haze development of Alfred and William Vanderbilt began restoration this week.
The Cape Haze Community Center, which sits just off the fountain entrance…