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Author Fred Rich to speak at the Fust Library on January 8
January 4, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Retired lawyer and author Fred Rich will be speaking at the Johann Fust Community Library at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8. He is the author of two books: “Getting to Green” and “Christi…
Royal Palm Players presents ‘A View from the Bridge’ for Lit Forum’s January meeting
January 4, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Continuing a long-standing tradition, Royal Palm Players will present a reading of Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 10 and 11, at 5 p.m. in the B…
The Stevenson home: A house full of whimsy and delight
January 4, 2019
■ BY MARY BESS The posts of the wall surrounding the Stevenson Estate are capped by turtles, outstretched legs flailing in the balmy breeze, doing their best to keep from toppling off their perche…
Obituary: Claire Lee Reid
January 4, 2019
Claire Lee Reid, 78, of Englewood, was born on August 2, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio and sadly left this earth on December 6, 2018. She was surrounded by her eight loving children and their spouses, m…
Obituary: Bette Stolley
January 4, 2019
Stolley, Helen Elizabeth (Bette) Scott Vogt of Sarasota, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2018 after 94 years of an adventurous and gratifying life. She was loved and respected by so many peo…
Obituary: Cassie Sheffield Kernan
January 4, 2019
Katherine “Cassie” Sheffield Kernan, 74, a mother, dancer and socialite, died in a car accident in Boca Grande on December 18, 2018. Cassie was a camp consultant, world traveler, tennis player, mov…
Profile: Joe Freeman
January 4, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN After living in Boca Grande for decades, working at the phosphate docks and raising a family here, Joe Freeman recently came back to visit the island to attend the opening celebratio…
Hughes Gallery 2019 season begins January 7
January 4, 2019
To the Editor: As we salute goodbye to 2018 and open our arms to 2019, it is with anticipation and excitement for Hughes Gallery. This season, we welcome six new artists:
Paula Holtzclaw, OPA, AIS…
BGHS says now is the time to become a member
January 4, 2019
To the Editor: If you have not yet joined the Boca Grande Historical Society, now is the time! Our new exhibit, “Boca Grande, Once a Railroad and Industrial Town,” is now open to the public; our Ar…
Boca Grande Farm & Fish Market Reopens today
December 28, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Farm & Fish Market is happening today, Friday, Dec. 28, Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will still be located at the ball field on Whe…