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ISLAND LEO BEAT: LCSO crime prevention team to hold special presentation at Power House
April 13, 2018
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit invites everyone on the island to a special presentation on ID theft and other fradulent activities, scheduled for Wednesday, April 25 at 2 p.m…
Island School ‘Peace, Love, & Art’ exhibit starts April 18
April 13, 2018
■ SUE ERWIN
Every other year, students from The Island School work to create unique pieces of art that get to be on display for everyone to see at the Boca Grande Art Center.
The 2018 Island School…
WWII Symposium planned for next week
April 13, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT
The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center will be hosting The 2018 Pacific Theater WWII Symposium, a 3-day event planned for Monday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 18.
There…
Rangers needed for Waterkeeper program
April 13, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Volunteer rangers are sought for the Caloosahatchee Waterkeeper program in Fort Myers.
The Caloosahatchee River Watch, also known as the Caloosahatchee Citizens Association, started …
Profile Dr. Raymond James
April 13, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Dr. Raymond James has been serving patients in the area for more than two decades, and since March he’s been treating patients at the Boca Grande Health Clinic.
He officially started…
Obituary: Doris L. Daughtrey Hargis
April 13, 2018
Doris Doris L. Daughtrey Hargis, 90, of Englewood, FL passed away March 31, 2018. She was born February 22, 1928 in Arcadia.
Doris and her husband, Terry, owned the first motel in Boca Grande, The …
Bocilla Islands Conservancy celebrates preservation, plans casino fundraiser
April 11, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN
If you enjoy playing casino games, there’s a fundraising event happening on April 28 on Don Pedro Island that you won’t want to miss.
The Bocilla Islands Conservancy is planning a ca…
A 90+ gathering of islanders … Cheers to the ‘Greatest Generation’
April 6, 2018
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This past week a group of 13 local 90-year-olds had a luncheon upstairs at the Boca Grande Club. The luncheon was the brainchild of Boca Grande resident Claire Carlson. Claire said t…
Woman’s Club awards more than $230,000 to 20 nonprofits in 2018
April 6, 2018
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More than $230,000 was awarded this week to 20 local nonprofit organizations through the 2018 Community Grant Program of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club.
The announcement was made follo…
BIPS Board discusses revenue development, Green Gala at meeting
April 6, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN
The Barrier Island Parks Society Board of Directors discussed the 2018 Giving Challenge at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 4.
The 2018 Giving Challenge is presented by the …