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‘The Magic of Movies’ will hit the bike path next week
March 17, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
The Bike Path Parade and Spring Fair are only one week away – Saturday, March 25.
“The Magic of Movies” is this year’s theme, and Boca Grande will be transformed into a mini-Hol…
Good Samaritans save the day when pontoon boat sinks in Pass
March 17, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Spring break has sprung as far as Boca Grande firefighters are concerned, as this past week’s roster of events included several boat-in-distress calls and one brush fire in Boca…
Mix it up with the Chamber this Thursday
March 17, 2017
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to their March mixer, which will be held on Thursday, March 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Paradise Cove Properties office, 471 Park Aven…
Yearning to see Cayo Costa? Take a chance on this trip
March 17, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT
Enjoy a guided boat cruise & nature walk at beautiful Cayo Costa State Park on March 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The naturalist led 1-1/2 hour boat ride (each way) will travel down …
Grab some food, race some crabs, enjoy the tradition!
March 17, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT
Come to historic Placida Fishing Village for the traditional celebration of seafood – the Seafood Festival – on Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19. This year marks the 30th year fo…
Profile: Sharon Payne
March 17, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Delaware native Sharon Payne never heard of Boca Grande before 2011, and if it wasn’t for her husband, John, acting on an impulse she might have never found it. Sharon is currently a…
Beach access parking clarified by parking committee member
March 17, 2017
To the Editor,
I would like to clarify some of the issues mentioned in the article last week, “Beach access parking to be cleaned up; new signage proposed,” because the article has raised some conc…
Guys and Dolls!
March 10, 2017
A fine cast of performers from the Royal Palm Players will leave their audiences with tapping toes and smiles on their faces as they take to the stage to perform “Guys and Dolls” this week, March 8…
Stop by the Crowninshield for spaghetti on Sunday
March 10, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT
It’s time to gather the fam and head out to the Crowninshield Community House on Sunday, March 12 for one of the island’s fabulous spaghetti dinners.
For just $10 you can get all the…
Beach access parking to be cleaned up, new signage proposed
March 10, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Lee County Parks and Recreation Administrative Manager Jesse Lavender unveiled proposed examples of new beach access signs at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting on W…