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The ‘Best Little Art Show in Boca Grande’
May 18, 2018
PRESENTED BY CARROLL SWAYZE AND THE BOCA GRANDE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FRIDAY, MAY 18 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DOWNTOWN BOCA GRANDE SATURDAY, MAY 19 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DOWNTOWN BOCA GRANDE ARTISTS INCLUD…
The World’s Richest Roster …
May 18, 2018
1. Mike Watkins – Capt. Chad Bombenger 2. Doug Ritter – Capt. Travis Joiner 3. Bruce Strayhorn – Capt. Tater Spinks 4. Rich Davies – Capt. Randy Rhines 5. Russell Smith – Capt. Paul Wagenseil 6. Ri…
The ‘Grande’ tradition began World’s Richest week on the island
May 18, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Honoring tradition. That was the common theme at “The Grande Tradition Event” held on Monday evening at The Crowninshield Community House. This event kicked off the 36th annual World…
Blaze for the win in the 2018 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament Second straight win in 2018
May 18, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Capt. Waylon Mills was on fire in Boca Grande Pass last Saturday, May 12 as he took Team Blaze to victory with a first place in the 2018 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Lad…
It’s turtle time! Nesting season slowly progressing
May 18, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN As of press time, The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reported eight turtle nests on the island – all loggerheads. The season has been a bit slow so far, likely due to cooler temp…
Native Gardens closes after 18 years, Ronica to remain in flower biz 75-percent-off sale at the store this weekend
May 18, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN After years of being in the flower business in Boca Grande, Ronica Davis, owner of Native Gardens Florist on the island, will be closing her retail store on Saturday, May 26. There i…
ISLAND LEO BEAT: Be aware of road closures due to Tarpon Festival, keep on the straight and narrow for Memorial Day
May 18, 2018
T he next two weeks promise to be active on Boca Grande. This weekend Boca Grande will celebrate the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, and the downtown area will be closed to traffic beginning the…
Cowpokes: Bone and his legendary antics continue
May 18, 2018
■ BY TIMMY SPAIN What is a cowpoke? Do they still exist? Cowpoke can simply be translated as a cowboy. Cowboys are American icons. I’m sure just about everyone has an image in their mind of a cowbo…
Lemon Bay Conservancy supporters begin wetlands habitat restoration project
May 18, 2018
■ SUBMITTED BY EVA FURNER On a beautiful Saturday morning, an enthusiastic crowd of Lemon Bay Conservancy supporters gathered at Wildflower Preserve to celebrate the start of the Wetlands restorati…
Profile: Dixie Hollins
May 18, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Dixie Hollins has been fishing in Boca Grande since he was 12 years old. “My father brought me fishing here before the bridge was built, and we took the ferry over,” he said. “He tol…