News
Stop by and have ‘Coffee with a Scientist’ on January 14
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series of 2020 hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Boca Grande Community Cent…
There’s magic & mystery awaiting you on January 13
January 3, 2020
■ STAFF REPORT Experience a miraculous world of magic, mind reading and hypnosis from world-class “Astonishment Artist” Mat LaVore. Is it possible to change someone’s memories? Read minds? Predict th…
Former American Ambassador to Algeria R.W. Erdman will have his work featured at Hughes Gallery’s 20-year celebration
January 3, 2020
A message from our good friend and Hughes Gallery owner, Barbara Hughes. A mess We kick off our 20th-year celebration with a dear friend and artist, Richard W. Erdman, former Ambassador to Algeria. H…
Boca Grande Garden Club welcomes Russ Morash
January 3, 2020
■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB Russ Morash, the distinguished WGBH Boston producer and program creator, is speaking to the Boca Grande Garden Club on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. His topic i…
Profile: John Mannion
January 3, 2020
■ BY SUE ERWIN John Mannion is a fitness trainer whose goal is to help people in Boca Grande gain strength and stability to avoid the risk of injury. He currently teaches a “Sit and Get Fit” class th…
Memorial for Stan Walch
January 3, 2020
Stan Walch, 85, died suddenly at his home in Boca Grande on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Stan was a 23-year resident of Boca Grande. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m., St. Andr…
Memorial for Rosemary
January 3, 2020
A celebration of the life of Rosemary Fannie Bowler, PhD, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Andrew Fone (Ro’s great nephew) has produced a short documentary film called “Travels with Gre…
Probably OK is not OK
January 3, 2020
To the Editor: Distracted and impaired driving are more prevalent this time of year. Whether you are heading to dinner or home from a celebration, please remember to drive sober. It’s important to be…
A disturbance in The Force is coming
January 3, 2020
To the Editor: INCOMING EMERGENCY MESSAGE: There has been a disturbance in the Force and the IMAG is tasked with bringing back balance. The IMAG History & Science Center is hosting a Star-Wars th…
2019: Code complaints, the post office and The Promenade
December 27, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Another year in Boca Grande is coming to an end, so it’s time to recap what the headlines have been for 2019. Island residents were just letting their guard down and sticking a toe in…