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Chico the monkey stole her pork and beans: Capt. Marian Schneider visits History Bytes, recalls childhood memories
March 1, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN The audience laughed, and some cried, when Capt. Marian Schneider shared memories of growing up on the island, her pioneering efforts of ecotourism and the closing of her business “G…
… annnnnd, they’re off! Boca Grande 5K runners
March 1, 2019
The Boca Grande 5K Fun Run & Walk was held on Sunday, Feb. 24 with almost 300 runners in attendance. For complete race results, go to runsignup.com. Photos by Dusty and Len
Florida delegation focuses on water quality issues
March 1, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Members of the Florida congressional delegation will be focusing on water quality in the coming days. On Friday, Feb. 22 the two chairs of the Florida delegation – Democrat U.S. Rep….
‘Five Women’ show their stuff at annual art show
March 1, 2019
The annual Five Women Art Show at the Boca Grande Art Center was held on Thursday, Feb. 21, with many in attendance to check out the ladies’ wares. Top left, Esther Jensen displayed her amazing gla…
Garden Club to host Japanese garden doctor Faurest
March 1, 2019
■ BY CATHERINE BALLMAN Kristin Faurest, Ph.D., of the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden, will be presenting her ideas about the Japanese garden to members of the Boca Grande Garden Club on March 6 a…
Profile: Sally Johnson
March 1, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN She knew at a very young age that she wanted to study acting, and with the encouragement of her mother, she headed down that path and never looked back. “I’d always dreamed of being …
Senator Marco Rubio visits Mote to discuss urgent threats in Florida waters
March 1, 2019
■ SUBMITTED BY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY On February 21, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) at its City Island campus to discuss urgent threats facing Florida’s oc…
Obituary: Rosemarie Link
March 1, 2019
Rosemarie Link, nee Quaid, age 89, native of Chicago, passed away peacefully in Venice Beach, FL on what would have been her beloved husband the late Marsden James (Jim) 92nd Birthday; loving mothe…
A message from a feline who’s just throwing it out there …
March 1, 2019
To the Editor: Regarding this Boca Grande Dog Show on March 16 at the Community Center … Is it just me, or has this town gone to the dogs? Boca Grande used to be a place for fat cats! I’m all for…
A thank you to everyone who loves Whidden’s and loved Isabelle
March 1, 2019
To the Editor: Dear Boca Grande Friends & Family, On behalf of our family, I would like to thank everyone for the food, cards, plants, flowers, phone calls and kind words. Also for the beautifu…