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Golf carts and garage charging don’t always mix well
October 30, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Fire Department has been receiving a curiously high amount of calls involving carbon monoxide detectors and golf carts lately, and it’s because of reasons you may not be…
Obituary: Frances Plummer Jenkins
October 30, 2020
Mr. Francis Plummer Jenkins, Jr., 78, of Boca Grande, passed away on October 3, 2020 after a brief illness.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Christmas tours by King Fisher Fleet still happening, with a few changes due to the ‘rona
October 30, 2020
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Matching funds sought for sizable donation to Harry Chapin Food Bank
October 30, 2020
To the Editor: For those who know Nick and Helen Kaiser, you understand the many years and countless hours that they have faithfully served the Boca Grande Community. They have recently moved to Ocal…
Obituary: Ann Snyder
October 30, 2020
Ann Bross Snyder, born February 28,1932, passed away peacefully in the presence of John Snyder, her deeply devoted husband of 64 years. Ann and John were lifelong partners since meeting as teenagers…
PROFILE: Lisa Ianita and Paula Marum of Sisters’!
October 30, 2020
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- What makes Boca Grande unique isn’t just the paradise appeal or the proximity of the beach. It’s the people. Each story told is one piece of the is…
New information comes to light regarding Gilchrist, NHR
October 23, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An interesting matter has arisen in the case of the nomination of portions of the residential historic district of Boca Grande to the National Historic Register, and it even has Le…
Island resident receives alleged ‘Proud Boys’ email
October 23, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND MARCY SHORTUSE- An item in national headlines hit home recently, as an island resident reported receiving an email in regard to political affiliation, allegedly sent by the orga…
GIBA, Inn Beach Club renovation create road closures
October 23, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Road construction and detours can now be found at the north end and in the downtown area of the island, as several roadway projects are taking place. The Gasparilla Island Bridge A…
The long road to recovery: Dealing with the lingering effects of COVID-19
October 23, 2020
BY THOMAS J. ERVIN, MD- Doctors across the world are still trying to understand the long-term implications of COVID-19 – what health effects may look like after recovery, what impacts may resolve and…