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Obituary: Patrick J. Cunningham
November 22, 2019
Patrick J. Cunningham of Boca Grande passed away November 18, 2019. He was born on May 29, 1934 to John and Deborah (O’Connor) Cunningham of Pittsburgh, PA. Patrick graduated from St. Vincent’s Colle…
Obituary: Cornelia ‘Cici’ Spencer Ives
November 22, 2019
Cornelia “Cici” Spencer Ives of Boca Grande, Fla. and West Yellowstone, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 with her sister Olivia at her side. She was 74 years old…
Beware of holiday scams
November 22, 2019
To the Editor:
As online shopping activity increases in anticipation of the holiday season, thefts of packages from front porches unfortunately increase as well. These thieves, also known as “porch p…
Is blockage of the Promenade a sign of sociopolitical entropy? It appears to be so.
November 22, 2019
To the Editor:
If no permit is required to place rocks on the Promenade, is it fair to assume that no permit is required to rearrange said rocks?
Perhaps in a way which makes it easier for people to…
Red tide report
November 22, 2019
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in Sarasota County, very low to high concentrations in and/or offshore of Charlotte County, backgr…
Turkey Hoop Shoot plan announced
November 15, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Community Center’s 16th annual Turkey Hoop Shoot contest will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23. The event will start at 10 a.m. on the outdoor basketball court. Registratio…
Historic Preservation Board ends meeting with more code enforcement discussion, passes church plan
November 15, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Boca Grande Historic Preservation monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 was met with a goodly crowd in the Boca Grande Community Auditorium, with the Lighthouse Methodist Chur…
A history of miscommunication with Lee County: the Promenade
November 15, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The controversy surrounding the Promenade – a walkway that runs along the land by the seawall from 1st Street to 4th Street – hasn’t always been so convoluted. While county offic…
RPP’s ‘Lion in Winter’ Duplicitous, deceitful, dangerous and delightful
November 15, 2019
■ BY BOOTS TOLSDORF, RPP The time is 1183. “We are all barbarians,” says Eleanor. It is Christmas at King Henry’s chateau in Chinon, Touraine, in the medieval Angevin empire. King Henry is played by…
We will miss you, CiCi
November 15, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT We are sad to report the death of CiCi Ives this past week. She was a fixture on the island for many, many years and a beloved friend to many. Her obituary is pending.