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Island outfitter finds a way to keep up with the ‘rona and the sun, while honoring local artists
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – It’s not often you see Capt. Sandy Melvin without a buff around his neck or on his face. The soft tube of material we call a “buff” style neck gaiter not only can protect your face f…
Time they’ll never get back … Part II: ‘Senior ‘Switch’ continues, and some explain what it’s like to finish this untraditional year
May 8, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – As high school course come to a close, our local high school seniors continue to recap their experience, or lack of, ending their education online.
However, these local seniors …
A GICIA update: Mercabo Cove shows signs of change
May 8, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – Construction on the GICIA’s Mercabo Cove Project continues to make steady progress. Recent construction activity is bringing visible and exciting changes to the site. TSI D…
Island sea turtles numbers are growing, and so are concerns about beach hazards
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Do you know your zone? For purposes of the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s Turtle Patrol, the beach has been divided into eight zones, each one patrolled daily during the six-mo…
The saga of a family of killdeer
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Island photographer Len Tatko captured these images recently documenting the story of a new killdeer family near the Pink Elephant and 4th Street.
Len said he had a run-in with “mom,…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Monday morning, another restless night
May 8, 2020
To the Editor:
Well, its 3:45 AM and I woke up early again. Last night was very disturbing to me and my mind wouldn’t stop thinking about what I heard.
No, I didn’t watch the news, or the President…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for making an unprecedented journey successful
May 8, 2020
To the Editor:
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
To everyone who watched Spark Boca Grande TV’s Livestream Comedy reading of “His Second Act” on May 2, we’d like to say “Thank you.”
Thank you for yo…
EDITORIAL: The power of the press, the power of the people
May 8, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If you were to go back in a time machine to February 1 and be able to talk to the person you were back then, imagine the conversation you would have. Things we never thought wer…
OBITUARY: William W. Wilcox V
May 8, 2020
On April 27, 2020 William W. Wilcox V, 94, of Westwood, Mass. and formerly of Boca Grande, and devoted husband of Priscilla, his wife of 71 years, passed away.
He was born on April 24, 1926 in Midd…
PROFILE: Gina McFadden
May 8, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Boca Grande resident Gina McFadden is the Vice President of the Boca Grande Art Center Board of Directors and also the Chair of their Membership Committee.
She was born and raised in…