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Dog park ‘meeting’ leaves island residents howling for more information
November 8, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It was a very large crowd of islanders who took their seats a few minutes after 2 p.m on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. As Lee County Director of…
Operation Second Chance offers wounded veterans new adventures
November 8, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN For the past two years, Kathy and Dave Irwin have been organizing and hosting events for disabled veterans through Operation Second Chance. Kathy and Dave live in Silver King condomini…
Veterans Day remembrances: Two local veterans tell their stories of war
November 8, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT United States Coast Guard Capt. Robert A. “Bob” Melvin III, (deceased), father of islanders Sandy and Bob Melvin, served his country honorably in the U.S Army and the U.S. Coast Guard…
According to County, our right to promenade is not easily defendable
November 8, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re a regular Boca Grande beachgoer, you may have noticed a new addition to our already crowded Promenade. A Stonehenge-type obstacle (shown at right) has now been placed ri…
‘The Price of Everything’ documentary to be featured at the community center
November 8, 2019
On Tuesday, November 12 at 4 p.m., the Johann Fust Library Foundation will show the documentary, “The Price of Everything” at the Community Center auditorium. Then on Wednesday, November 13 at 3 p.m…
Update to GIWA Harbor Drive line rehabilitation plan
November 8, 2019
■ SUBMITTED BY GIWA The Gasparilla Island Water Association had planned to begin replacing aging clay gravity sewer lines on Gasparilla Street this week, but an area of greater concern was discovered…
Born in the Lighthouse – that’s why she’s so bright
November 8, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Evelyn Carter McKinney took her first breath of air in the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. She was born in 1934 in a bedroom of the circa 1890 Lighthouse that doubles as a museum of regio…
Lee County iguana panel to meet
November 8, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Lee County Municipal Services Benefit Unit’s “iguana panel” will meet on Monday, Nov. 18 at the Boca Bay Powerhouse at 4 p.m. Budget items regarding street lighting and iguana cont…
GICIA volunteers to lead tours of Mercabo Preserve
November 8, 2019
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is excited to have successfully launched a volunteer tour leader program in February 2019. This progra…
Profile: Boo Thayer Gemes
November 8, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN After 27 years of working in the fashion industry on 7th Avenue in New York City, Boo Thayer Gemes perceived a void in the market for stylish and affordable separates, so she created a…