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The time to ‘HoOoOwl’ is now!
May 15, 2020
STAFF REPORT – It is officially time to howl! Capt. Sandy Melvin of Special Effects/Gasparilla Outfitters will host the “Howl at the Moon” Open Invitational Tarpon Tournament on Saturday, May 16 fr…
Time they’ll never get back, Part III: What a strange way to end a leg of life’ s journey
May 15, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – As the school year comes to a close, parents of local graduating seniors look into the faces of their children, realizing just what they will be missing this year. While senior …
Family Tradition takes first in Quarantine Queens Classic
May 15, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Never let it be said that William Woodroffe doesn’t know how to put a tarpon tournament together. When he heard that Ladies’ Day wasn’t going to be held this year, he couldn’t s…
‘Once upon a time’ came true for one island resident – Be careful, be conscious, be considerate … this virus isn’t over yet
May 15, 2020
BY LAUREN HANA, MD – Once upon a time there was a small town nestled on a strip of sand they call a barrier island. Her restaurants hummed with conversation and laughter and her downtown streets te…
A food barrel update: Drop off now if you’re leaving town
May 15, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Islanders are beginning to head north and are asking about where to leave non-perishable food. Questions may be directed to Jane Caple at (941) 223-2367, Jim Cochrun at (239) 682-009…
Longing for a little normalcy? It’s the return of studio pilates, and more plans for charitable donations
May 15, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga have been performing a bit of a double whammy in the last few weeks with their virtual pilates and fitness classes. Owners Jan and Ron Waters have s…
Historic District zoning and a potential marine district Part IV: Items to be addressed by the Boca Grande Community Planning Association
May 15, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Two questions on the recently completed Boca Grande Community Planning Association survey touched on land, or water use regulation: Zoning in the historic district, and the creation …
Coming soon to Park Avenue: The Frazetta Museum
May 15, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – One of the greatest sorrows this writer could feel about the damnable virus that came and took so much away from us as a society, is the fact that the newest and most interestin…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to all who helped Barbara Anne’s carry on through these strange days
May 15, 2020
To the Editor: A GIANT thank you to the Bay Son Company, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club and to our very loyal customers for your support in these difficult times. Barbara Anne, Manny and Biscuit o…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local group gives thanks for UTV to help Stump Pass
May 15, 2020
To the Editor: Stump Pass Beach State Park is finally receiving a much needed vehicle to transport rangers and volunteers around the park’s 1.3 miles of trails and shoreline. The UTV will be most h…