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Why we need to talk about non-communicable diseases
April 24, 2021
BY DR LAUREN HANA MD, BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – With so much attention over the past year-plus focused on COVID-19, there was little time to discuss one of the largest killers: non-communicable o…
GIBA reports show a record March, with 125,000 vehicles crossing the bridge
April 24, 2021
SUBMITTED BY GIBA – The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Wednesday, April 21 in the offices of the Authority, with part of the discussion featuring the fact th…
Life is a game, but bridge is serious (Part II)
April 23, 2021
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Bridge part II explores the rumors, intrigue, and little known nuances of game play here in Boca Grande.
In the 1940s, bridge was played in 44 percent of American homes accordi…
Whatever happened to Bead for Life?
April 23, 2021
BY BOOTS TOLSDORF – As I have not been seen standing by the post office on a weekly basis selling my Ugandan women’s handmade jewelry made of recycled paper, many friends and acquaintances have ask…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces information regarding community grants and scholarship awards
April 23, 2021
STAFF REPORT – Since its founding in 1948, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has contributed over $4,000,000 for community projects, local non-profit organizations, and college scholarships. In response…
OBITUARY: Gerald Boardman Church
April 23, 2021
Gerald Boardman Church, age 85, died on April 9, 2021, in Boca Grande.
Gerry graduated from Dexter School in Brookline, MA and St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA before attending Harvard College…
PROFILE: Kyle Rich
April 23, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – Birthdays are a time of celebrating another year on this third rock from the sun, splurging on some birthday cake, and looking forward to new beginnings. For Kyle Rich, his bi…
Boca Grande NHR proposal future uncertain
April 16, 2021
BY SUSAN HANAFEE The proposal to put a portion of Boca Grande’s residential district onto the National Register of Historic places has been removed from the May 6 agenda of Florida’s National Regis…
GICIA bike path – speeding? There is an App for that
April 16, 2021
BY MISTY NICHOLS, GICIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In 1985 the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) completed construction of the 5 miles of paved bike path that run fr…
BGAC announces new proposed bylaw changes and a unique way of holding annual meeting
April 16, 2021
BY SUSAN HANAFEE Best to avoid too much of the free wine when attending an opening night at the Boca Grande Art Center next season. According to their recent annual meeting notice, the Cente…