News
Deputy to the rescue in the case of the wayward kayaker
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Jeff Koziol had a bit of a scary experience in Boca Grande waters on New Year’s Eve, but thanks to the help from our local law enforcement, everything worked out all right in the end…
Stop by and have ‘Coffee with a Scientist’ on January 14
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series of 2020 hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Boca Grande Community Ce…
There’s magic & mystery awaiting you on January 13
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Experience a miraculous world of magic, mind reading and hypnosis from world-class “Astonishment Artist” Mat LaVore. Is it possible to change someone’s memories? Read minds? Predict …
Former American Ambassador to Algeria R.W. Erdman will have his work featured at Hughes Gallery’s 20-year celebration
January 3, 2020
A message from our good friend and Hughes Gallery owner, Barbara Hughes. A mess We kick off our 20th-year celebration with a dear friend and artist, Richard W. Erdman, former Ambassador to Algeria….
Boca Grande Garden Club welcomes Russ Morash
January 3, 2020
■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB Russ Morash, the distinguished WGBH Boston producer and program creator, is speaking to the Boca Grande Garden Club on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. His topic…
Profile: John Mannion
January 3, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN John Mannion is a fitness trainer whose goal is to help people in Boca Grande gain strength and stability to avoid the risk of injury. He currently teaches a “Sit and Get Fit” class …
Memorial for Stan Walch
January 3, 2020
Stan Walch, 85, died suddenly at his home in Boca Grande on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Stan was a 23-year resident of Boca Grande. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m., St. An…
Memorial for Rosemary
January 3, 2020
A celebration of the life of Rosemary Fannie Bowler, PhD, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Andrew Fone (Ro’s great nephew) has produced a short documentary film called “Travels with G…
Probably OK is not OK
January 3, 2020
To the Editor: Distracted and impaired driving are more prevalent this time of year. Whether you are heading to dinner or home from a celebration, please remember to drive sober. It’s important to …
A disturbance in The Force is coming
January 3, 2020
To the Editor: INCOMING EMERGENCY MESSAGE: There has been a disturbance in the Force and the IMAG is tasked with bringing back balance. The IMAG History & Science Center is hosting a Star-Wars …