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October 4, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT At its recent meeting in Cape Canaveral, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved several draft rule changes for spotted seatrout. Based on public comment…

October 4, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Woman’s Club announces new scholarship deadline for 2020-21 school semester The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 sc…

October 4, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN The most recent turtle nest update provided by the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association remains the same as the last two weeks, indicating that the end of nesting season is near. The s…

October 4, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Walk in the very steps of lightkeepers from the past! RSVP for a 20-minute climb tour to the top of the historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse on Monday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon a…

October 4, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Tom Tirpak has been in the restaurant business since he was 16 years old. He grew up in Philadelphia, Pa. and attended high school in New Jersey. After he graduated, he earned an ass…

October 4, 2019
To the Editor: Get your spookiest costumes ready and start practicing your B-ball, because two of the most time-honored traditions in Boca Grande are just around the corner. On Saturday, Oct. 26 Le…

October 4, 2019
To the Editor: Come learn to sail or refresh your skills with Englewoood Sailing Association’s (ESA) Adult Sailing Class for those 18 and over. This popular fall class will be held November 4 thru …

October 4, 2019
To the Editor: Learn the “ABC’s of Fishing” with Capt. Doug Rhees at 10 a.m. on October 16 at Bayshore Live Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, Pt. Charlotte. Capt. Doug is a USCG 100-Ton Master Captain…

September 27, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Friends of Boca Grande Community Center recently released the 2019/2020 program guide promoting all of the events the organization will be hosting this upcoming season. Two symposium…

September 27, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The annual Boca Grande Scholarship Golf Scramble tournament will be taking place Monday, Oct. 7 at The Gasparilla Inn on its one-of-a-kind waterfront golf course. The Boca Grande Are…