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FIVE YEARS AGO
The Barrier Island Parks Society announced that John Rice would be their new president, and Krista Potthast-Haynes was the new vice president.
TEN YEARS…
Lee County this week announced it is activating a debris-management site and dedicating debris-hauling trucks to Boca Grande to assist with Gasparilla Island cleanup in the wake of Hurricane Ian…
We were hoping this space would be dedicated to the Boca Grande polling location’s election 2022 results. Without fail that is what we have done the friday following an election, and it used to be b…
Boca Grande’s Historic Preservation Board made a point during its November 9 meeting that permits are still required for any changes, demolition or construction necessary as a result of Hurricane Ia…
I am a veteran of the Korean War, and I have been alive and reasonably sentient during the six “hot” wars my country has engaged in since 1941. As a writer, I have interviewed a large number of vete…
A celebration of thanks will take place in Boca Grande on the eve of the national Thanksgiving holiday. It will take place at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church, but all four Island churches wil…
The 27th annual G.I.F.T (Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament), presented by Gasparilla Outfitters to benefit the Boca Grande Historical Society, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, so if you’re i…
Some people are unforgettable for many different reasons. Some have a radiant smile that just makes you feel better about the day. Others have a gentle, laidback attitude and a listening ear. Still…
By Sandra Hollingsworth
Within the community of Sea Oats, many extra hands have helped to clean up the common areas and each unit in a very short time. People can do things more quickly and easil…
With the addition of Dr. Emily Haly, the Boca Grande Health Clinic now has three doctors on staff. Dr. Haly (pronounced hail-ee) brings some 22 years of medical experience to the position. She espec…
