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BGSTA plans memorial bench for Nancy Lingeman
October 25, 2019
■ BY MELISSA CSANK Nancy Lingeman may be gone, but she has most definitely not been forgotten by the many people whose lives she touched. The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) has chosen t…
Bon voyage little sea turtle hatchlings … until next May
October 25, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association announced the final numbers for the 2019 nesting season. Greens had a record-breaking year on the island, with 22 nests hatching over the past …
Obituary: Royal Firman III
October 25, 2019
Royal “Rooky” Firman III passed away in Denver, Colorado on October 12, 2019 at the age of 71. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Royal Firman, Jr. and Pamela Humphrey, he attended Hawken School, The Hotch…
Profile: Bradley Fuson
October 25, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Englewood native Bradley Fuson has held several positions at the Loose Caboose Restaurant for the past four years. He grew up in Englewood and attended Vineland Elementary School, L….
Resident unhappy with swing bridge opening for maintenance
October 25, 2019
To the Editor: As a member of the Boca Grande Club and a frequent visitor to the island, I feel compelled to register a complaint regarding an inconvenience to traffic yesterday (October 17) caused…
In response to the code enforcement issues
October 25, 2019
To the Editor: In your article you mention: “After all, if people can’t find a place to sit down, they will park as close as possible to the business. This compounds the problem.” The same happens …
Mallet club will offer instructional clinics
October 25, 2019
To the Editor: The Gasparilla Mallet Club is holding weekly “get to know the game” sessions with free croquet instructional clinics for prospective members every Monday at 3:30, as well as a “golf”…
Halloween climb, bats, carnival and cake walk coming up
October 18, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT It will be a Halloween to remember this year, as there are a multitude of interesting – yet creepy – activities to participate in that feature an All Soul’s Eve flavor. The fun begin…
Ernest the balancing bear is back at The Loose Caboose … and oh, what a tale he has to tell
October 18, 2019
■ BY BLANCHE VEDETTE Many people who have lived on island or visited long enough will remember Ernest the Unicycling Bear who used to peddle furiously across the dining room at The Loose Caboose. S…
Placida boat ramp to be expanded
October 18, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Charlotte County Board of Commissioners had its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Items on the agenda included an update on various projects budgeted throughout the county. Pla…