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Capt. Charlie takes first- and belt buckle- in Quarantine Classic
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The weather was suited more for the fish than the anglers, but even with torrential rain and storms the 2020 Quarantine Classic yielded 70 tarpon released over two days, and Capt…
Historic Preservation Board votes in Catholic Church project
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Work will soon begin on a new parish hall for the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, as the project was approved unanimously by the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board at their…
Ladies ‘Howl’ this weekend, Red Gill on June 20
June 12, 2020
STAFF REPORT- This Saturday, June 13, Special Effects will bring the Howl at the Moon – Ladies Night Out! Tournament to Boca Grande Pass, from 7 until 10 p.m. Cash Prizes awarded to first and second…
Summer Camp starts this week: How has it changed since COVID came to town?
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Prior to 2020, many local kids (and their parents) looked forward to the beginning of summer camp, which is held at the Boca Grande Community Center and usually starts the week aft…
Grande Aire opens new location in Englewood
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An old Boca Grande business is getting a new leg up with customer service: Grande Aire Services, Inc. recently announced they will open a new location, in Englewood. Don’t fret tho…
Gasparilla Island Water Association announced changes to water may cause change in odor, taste of water through June, July
June 12, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking water) water supply. From June…
‘Paddle for Peace’ to be held this weekend at the north end
June 12, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- It’s the first time in a while people in Boca Grande are considering attending an event involving a considerable portion of the community. Glass Bottom Rentals on Boca Grande is ho…
Hill Tide sees an end to private pier project, reconstruction of old dock continues
June 12, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON-The shoreline just past Hill Tide Estates at the south end of the island is still dressed in orange. The private pier expansion continues to barrier off the beach with orange nettin…
‘Tis a rare flower that blooms in Southwest Florida The night-blooming cereus
June 12, 2020
One of the strangest plants of Southwest Florida, the night blooming cereus, is a member of the cactus family that resembles nothing more than a dead bush most of the year. It is rarely seen in the w…
The Promenade: A piece of island history with a ‘Grande’ past
June 12, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Without our history, it’s difficult to remember where we came from. These words of wisdom have been repeated quite often as of late, but they take on a new meaning when pertaining…