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How high’s the water, mama? Friends to present sea level rise symposium
March 15, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center will present a one-day symposium regarding sea level rise, and our understandinf of the theoretical and practical issued of its affect…
Get your tickets for ‘Joseph’ now for good seats
March 15, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT If you are anywhere near the Boca Grande Community Center on Friday mornings, then you’ve already heard Grande Glee practicing their first full-length concert – “Joseph and the Amazi…
Hermitage to present lecture on red tide history, causes and future next Friday
March 15, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Hermitage Artist Retreat’s Fridays @ 5 series continues with Jon Thaxton: “Red Tide: The History, Causes and Future,” Friday, March 22 at 5 p.m., on the beach at the Hermitage Ar…
Celebration of Life for William Carlstrom
March 15, 2019
William Joseph (Bad Bill or Wild Willy) Carlstrom, age 79, of Port Charlotte and Boca Grande, passed away December 29, 2018. Bill was born in Queens, N.Y. on August 8, 1939, the son of Norman and K…
Obituary: J Pepper Frazier
March 15, 2019
J Pepper Frazier, an island resident of many years, passed away on March 6, 2019. He was born to George and Marion (“Mimsi”) Frazier on July 5, 1945 in New York City. He was so sick when he was bo…
Profile: Tom Wilcox
March 15, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Tom Wilcox has been promoting growth and high performance in nonprofit organizations for 50 years, 42 of them as a CEO. Although he’s still doing some consulting for a few organizati…
A wonderful night for the community, and for Southwest Florida hungry
March 15, 2019
The 17th annual Taste of Boca Grande, held on February 4 at the Boca Bay Pass Club, was a wonderful night for all who attended. A lively crowd enjoyed great food and drink under a tent on the edge …
Many thanks to a generous community who love our children
March 15, 2019
To the Editor: On behalf of the board of directors, the staff, the parents and especially the young learners of the Boca Grande Preschool (previously known as the Boca Grande Child Care Center) I w…
Chowder dinner a great success, thanks to the community
March 15, 2019
To the Editor: The Island School PTO, students, teachers and staff would like to thank everyone who helped with our 5th annual Chowder Fundraiser. The event was a huge success! It really does take …
Why are north end residents neglected regarding bike path?
March 15, 2019
To the Editor: I believe the Charlotte County end of the bike path has been give very unequal treatment. The landscaping in Lee County is far more lush and attractive than it is in Charlotte County…