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This time they’re really meeting: Iguana board set to convene on December 2
November 22, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Municipal Services Benefit Unit “iguana panel” will meet on Monday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Woman’s Club Room, 131 1st St. W. The p…
Farmer’s market will return to the island Dec. 20
November 22, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN
The Boca Grande Farm & Fish Market will return to the island on Friday, Dec. 20 with some new vendors and a new environmentally friendly way of doing business.
This season, organ…
‘Silver and Gold’ to be featured at this year’s Garden Club Christmas luncheon
November 22, 2019
The Boca Grande Garden Club will host their annual Christmas luncheon featuring their traditional beautifully decorated tables on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at noon at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. The th…
Profile: Anna Boney
November 22, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Anna Boney is the new Director of Children’s Ministry at Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church, and it appears to be an ideal match. She has years of background experience w…
Obituary: Helen Fricke Mathieson
November 22, 2019
Helen Fricke Mathieson died peacefully at home on November 13, 2019. She was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa. on December 7, 1929 to John Fricke and Henrietta Walter Fricke, and attended the Shipley School, …
Pending obituary for Bryan Jaeggi
November 22, 2019
It is with much sadness that we report the passing of our island’s own Bryan Jaeggi, on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 21 at Tidewell Hospice in Englewood. He was surrounded by his friends the nigh…
Memorial service for Weldon Rogers
November 22, 2019
A memorial service and celebration of life for Weldon Rogers will be held next Monday, Nov. 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 325 3rd St. W, Boca Grande. His fa…
Obituary: Patrick J. Cunningham
November 22, 2019
Patrick J. Cunningham of Boca Grande passed away November 18, 2019. He was born on May 29, 1934 to John and Deborah (O’Connor) Cunningham of Pittsburgh, PA. Patrick graduated from St. Vincent’s Col…
Obituary: Cornelia ‘Cici’ Spencer Ives
November 22, 2019
Cornelia “Cici” Spencer Ives of Boca Grande, Fla. and West Yellowstone, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 with her sister Olivia at her side. She was 74 years ol…
Beware of holiday scams
November 22, 2019
To the Editor:
As online shopping activity increases in anticipation of the holiday season, thefts of packages from front porches unfortunately increase as well. These thieves, also known as “porch…