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Captains for Clean Water to host benefit in January … and you’re invited to join in the fun
December 14, 2018
To the Editor:
Join us on January 6, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a benefit for Captains for Clean Water. There will be speakers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction, live music by So…
Lighthouse lighting this Saturday
December 7, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Share the magic of the season at the annual lighting of the Lighthouse at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy beautiful hol…
Saying ‘goodbye’ to an old friend: The obituary of Tim Seibert
December 7, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT
The following was written by Lynne Seibert, the wife of Tim Seibert, who recently passed away.
Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, 91, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2018 at his hom…
Farewell, 41: An island mourning the loss of a truly great man
December 7, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Hearts are breaking all over the island with the passing of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30. Many island residents knew him, and even if they didn’t love his…
‘Rescue Me’: A night of fun for the Suncoast capital campaign
December 7, 2018
■ BY ROYAL PALM PLAYERS Last night, the Crowninshield was filled with the sounds of music, laughter and fun as 30 of Boca Grande’s favorite performers dedicated their talents to helping the Suncoas…
Author Robin Lloyd to speak regarding ‘Harbor of Spies’
December 7, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Journalist and author Robin Lloyd will visit Boca Grande on Thursday, December 13 to give a presentation on his most recent book, “Harbor of Spies: A Novel of Historic Havana.” The p…
Profile: Hal Coxon
December 7, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN If you want to get a good workout out of the way before 9 a.m. on Mondays, head over to Banyan Tree Pilates & Yoga and take Hal Coxon’s spinning class. He’s been a spin instructo…
Remembering the days when people were kind in Boca Grande
December 7, 2018
To the Editor: Could someone inform the thieves of Boca Grande that public land is public land, and that claiming “their” beach is private needs to stop? The accesses are supposed to be 50 feet wid…
Mark your calendars for Swayze Studio Art Lovers’ Party
December 7, 2018
To the Editor: Mark your calendars for the 31st annual Studio Party/Art Lovers’ Appreciation Day/Once-a-Year Art Sale on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 10 p.m. at The Carroll Swayze Studio, 2373 Donov…
Suncoast Humane Society announces December events
December 7, 2018
To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society will hold their popular “Doggie Tales” reading adventures and “Dog About Town” in December on the following dates:
December 7, 1 to 3 p.m., Dog About Town, P…