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Island author Roger Howe will give ‘Farm Kid’s Journey’ presentation at Fust
February 7, 2020
STAFF REPORT – Island author Roger Howe will give a presentation in the Johann Fust Library Loggia on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. Roger Howe’s memoir, “A Farm Kid’s Journey,” is more than a personal…
What’s that in the sky? Why, it’s a Jungle Penetrator!
February 7, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If you were wondering why there was so much helicopter activity over the south end of the island this week, it was due to a combined water rescue training for island Lee County …
OBITUARY: Richard ‘Dick’ Meister
February 7, 2020
Richard T. (Dick) Meister, 100, a longtime resident of Waite Hill, Ohio and Boca Grande, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020. Dick was a true gentleman with a lasting legacy. Born February 1…
PROFILE: David Sparks
February 7, 2020
BY SUE ERWIN – Island author David Sparks knows a thing or two about political science, congressional campaigns and writing novels that amuse young adults. In 2018, David wrote a book called “Buryi…
Community planning group answers residents’ questions at introductory meeting
January 31, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – A name that hasn’t hit the headlines in a very, very long time is back, as the Boca Grande Community Planning Association met again on Monday, Jan. 27. Chairman Peter Solmssen b…
Johnson’s attorney files countermotion in ‘rocks’ suit
January 31, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The case of the 3rd Street rocks continues, as council for local historian Robert Johnson has filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, or motion for more definite statement with…
A little charcuterie, a little chocolate … a whole lotta ‘Taste!’
January 31, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The moment we have all been waiting for is almost upon us for the 2020 Taste of Boca Grande, so we hope you’ve been stretching out that stomach and that you’ve found your dressy…
It’s ‘Love Lines’ time again!
January 31, 2020
It’s almost time to start writing those valentines! If you want to submit a valentine for this year’s Friday, Feb. 14 edition, you need to submit it by Tuesday, Feb. 11. Preferred format is 25 word…
Drainpipe work coming to a close soon
January 31, 2020
STAFF REPORT – East Railroad Avenue will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of 7th Street and East Railroad Avenue this week. On Monday, Feb. 3 the Bike Path between 3rd Street and 6…
‘Love Island’ star Elizabeth Weber has island ties
January 31, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When 24-year-old Elizabeth Weber was contacted through Instagram by someone who claimed to be working for CBS on a new television show idea, she was not sold on the idea. Howeve…