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Leaving tracks in the sand: State parks have two new beach wheelchairs
June 27, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – For people with mobility issues, the beach can be difficult to navigate. Even a simple sunset viewing can be daunting.
Thanks to the Surfing Evolution and Preservation Foundatio…
Charlotte Players close their 60th season with ‘Men Are Dogs’
June 26, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – The Charlotte Players have refused to allow a pandemic to stand in the way of their 60th anniversary. Making the best of a challenging season, the non-profit community theater h…
Our Lady of Mercy new Parish Life Center will be taking shape soon, lot razed and ready for repurposing
June 25, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Work has begun on the expansion project at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, and the home next door has been razed and the lot cleaned. Owen-Ames-Kimball Company, a general contr…
Hermitage announces major theater award
June 25, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – Sarasota philanthropist Flora Major is funding a new award to promote the development of theatrical works through the Hermitage Artist retreat.
The Hermitage announced on Monday…
Howl ends tourney season
June 25, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The 2021 Howl at the Moon Invitational Tarpon Tournament that was originally scheduled for May 22 was held this past Saturday, on June 19 in Boca Grande Pass.
Capt. Charlie Colema…
It’s a ‘go’ for the golf cart parade, but no fireworks on the horizon
June 25, 2021
STAFF REPORT – While there aren’t any scheduled fireworks displays on Gasparilla Island this year, we will have our annual downtown golf cart parade on Sunday, July 4. Decorate your golf cart, bike…
Waymarking: It’s all about the hunt
June 24, 2021
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Looking for adventure? Waymarking is an interactive, creative, and fun way to adventure and explore new places. A waymark is a physical location anywhere on the planet marked by c…
Too close for comfort with a hammerhead shark
June 24, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Recently a Boca Grande hammerhead made the news in our area for creating a scene on a local beach. Yes, we said “on” the beach, not “near” the beach. That’s because this particula…
Bombenger named as 2021 recipient of Jay Joiner belt buckle
June 24, 2021
According to Capt. Waylon Mills, president of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association, Capt. Chad Bombenger will receive the 2021 Jay Joiner Memorial Belt Buckle.
Bombenger had seven releases this…
Lemon Bay Golf Club, giving kids ‘A Better Shot’
June 24, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – When looking for a quality camp for children, there are certain tell-tale signs that you’ve found the right place. For example, when you walk in while the campers are on a break…