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Obituary: Arthur ‘Artie’ Brooks
November 16, 2018
Arthur Zervas Brooks, born April 14, 1945 in Albany, New York, passed away November 13, 2018 in Port Charlotte, at Tidewell Hospice. He is survived by his wife, artist Julie Noel, stepson Leif Mart…
Profile: David Allen
November 16, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN There’s a hardworking, friendly new park ranger at Gasparilla Island State Park. David Allen’s most recent project was filling in the dreadful potholes surrounding the entrance to th…
Library Foundation book sale a big success
November 16, 2018
Dear Editor, The Johann Fust Library Foundation held its fall book sale in the library loggia on November 5, 6 and 7. Island residents love this event, and once again they turned out in great numbe…
Historical Society thanks community
November 16, 2018
To the Editor: As we open our newest exhibit, “Boca Grande: Once a Railroad and Industrial Town,” the Historical Society thanks the many people who made financial, informational and other contribut…
Sunshade ribbon cutting planned today
November 9, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center invite all to the sunshade ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Pull up your golf cart on the Community Center lawn a…
Historical Society celebrates Railroad Week in Boca Grande
November 9, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Members and volunteers of the Boca Grande Historical Society have been busy installing a new exhibit at the History Center. The exhibit: “Railroads, Phosphate and Real Estate,” will …
2018 Midterm election results
November 9, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Voter turnout on Tuesday exceeded the 2014 midterm election in both Lee and Charlotte counties. Lee County precinct 18 (Boca Grande Community Center) received 326 votes by mail, 19 e…
Honoring our veterans: Part 2
November 9, 2018
This is part two of a feature series to honor those who served our country as we celebrate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11. We are proud to take this time to remember those who have fought in the s…
Shoot hoops, get a wellness check at inaugural ‘Boca Fest’
November 9, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Lace up your sneakers, improve your health and help kick off the first ever “Boca Fest: Catch the Wellness Wave” event in Boca Grande. A celebration is planned to take place at the B…
New honors music program at The Island School
November 9, 2018
■ BY EVELYN HUNT TIS CORRESPONDENT Have you ever wanted to learn more about music or learn a new instrument? Well, The Island School has developed a new Honors Music Program for students in grades …