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Author David Sparks to release sequel for ‘Pinky Pie’
January 17, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Island author David Sparks will be releasing the sequel to “Burying Pinkie Pie” within the next weeks. “What Carlos Knew” will be available on Amazon.com. “Burying Pinkie Pie” is a sto…
Bake sale for Baby Ensley planned for January 20
January 17, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN Nicole and Chris Cowart have been spending too much time at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando lately. Normally Chis spends his days building homes in Boca Grande, but an unfortuna…
Mote scientist discusses stranding investigations program with Community Center crowd
January 17, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN Gretchen Lovewell, manager of Mote Marine’s stranding investigations program, gave a presentation on “Red Tide’s Toll on Marine Animals” to a packed room at the Boca Grande Community C…
Beach Bash for Stump Pass scheduled for end of January
January 17, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Friends of Stump Pass (FOSP) will be hosting a “Beach Bash for Stump Pass” event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. This inaugural fundraiser will be held at the Lighthous…
Film Festival preview party just around the corner
January 17, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Pass-holders! Come get your first look at the 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival Program Book, grab your official festival passes, and stay up to date on important festival announcements…
‘The Guys’ are back for another great art show
January 17, 2020
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE The guys are back in town. The “guys” being four talented artists who will be showing off their skills with brush, canvas and shells on Jan. 24, 25 and 26 at the Boca Grande Art Ce…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club to hold fashion show, looking for scholarships
January 17, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The third Boca Grande Woman’s Club Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held at The Gasparilla Inn on Thursday, February 27 at 11:30 a.m., with a special boutique following the show. Th…
Profile: ‘Taste’ Chefs, part 1
January 17, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT This week’s profile may seem a bit confusing on first perusal, but there is a method to our madness. We want to introduce you to the chefs behind “The Taste of Boca Grande,” a few at a…
Obituary: Dick Cuda
January 17, 2020
A memorial service for Dick Cuda will be held Friday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande. His family welcomes all friends to join in celebration of his life.
Obituary: Audrey Ayars
January 17, 2020
Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18 in Barrington, Ill. for Audrey Armour Ayars, who died from a long illness on Christmas Eve.
A lifelong and frequent visitor to Boca Grande, Audrey was the d…