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Renowned addiction experts to speak at St. Andrew’s on Monday
January 10, 2020
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Monday, Jan. 13 at 9:30 a.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will host two people who are eager to help change the world. Debra and Jeff Jay, two very well-known counselors who…
Prepare your four-legged friends to be blessed
January 10, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The Blessing of the Animals will take place at 4 p.m. on January 29 on the croquet green at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. The ecumenical blesing is an annual tradition here on the isl…
‘Rescue Me, too!’ is a boisterous benefit for Suncoast Humane Society capital campaign
January 10, 2020
■ SUBMITTED BY ERICA RESS MARTIN If you hear the sounds of laughter coming from the Crowninshield tonight or tomorrow night, it’s just the sounds of an audience having great fun at “Rescue Me, Too!” …
Island Sheriff, Fire & EMS
January 10, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Remember those guys who will do just about anything for anyone, including putting up banners for events, rescuing sea turtles and decorating tall spaces for Christmas? You know who we…
Stolen vehicle, domestic battery arrest on Sheriff’s Office docket
January 10, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of a stolen vehicle at the Pink Elephant, at the corner of 5th Street and Bayou, on December 28 at approximately 7 p.m. Accordi…
‘Other Desert Cities’ newest collaboration for RPP, Lit Forum
January 10, 2020
■ BY PRISCILLA MASSELINK The Wyeth family gathers in Palm Springs on Christmas Eve around 2004, where embarrassing family secrets are revealed, lubricated by plenty of booze and resentments. “Other D…
The Barnichol and Chef Spain team up to present next Chamber mixer
January 10, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The Barnichol Hardware and Chef Tim Spain will co-host the January Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce mixer on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Barnichol Hardware Stor…
Boca Grande Club to host 12th annual Tennis Fur ball
January 10, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Club Inc., is hosting its 12th annual Tennis Fur Ball on January 22, 2020, at the Boca Grande Club’s clubhouse. The cost of admission is $125 per person, which includes din…
GIBA audit report results: ‘No new debt this year’
January 10, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Finance/Audit Committee conducted a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 in the GIBA administration office. GIBA executive staff are currently testing a…
Profile: Joshua Gold
January 10, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN New York City Broadway Director Joshua Gold will be directing the Royal Palm Players’ musical “Nunsense” this upcoming spring. Several performances are planned for March. Originally fr…