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G.I.F.T. tournament scheduled for next week, proceeds to benefit the Pass and sunset cam
November 17, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT
This year the 24th annual Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament will benefit the Boca Grande Pass Web Cam project, which will be available to view by Dec. 1.
A new, high-quality ca…
Boca Bargains packed to the gills and ready for some serious shopping
November 17, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT
Saturday, Nov. 25 marks the grand opening of Boca Bargains for the 2017-2018 season. According to long-time volunteer JoAnn Welch, the shop, located on Park Avenue at Banyan Street, …
Boca Grande’s Historic District: Solving the Boca Grande building puzzle
November 17, 2017
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE
Skilled carpenters are in short supply. The price of materials is rising. Empty lots are disappearing. The easiest thing about building in Boca Grande’s Historic District these d…
Toll Booth construction update: Week 6
November 17, 2017
Contract Duration: 90 days from permit issue date of 9/29/17
The stucco subcontractor has been on site all week. Next week the metal roofs will be installed, and the toll plaza will be painted the …
Medieval times performers come to Boca Grande with The Vixen En Garde
November 17, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Three performers from The Vixen En Garde visited Boca Grande these past two weeks while they were performing at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
The women are stage combat actresses for E…
Camera Club’s Bob Elliott, Island School student Presnell to be honored
November 17, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT
Boca Grande Camera Club founder Bob Elliott will be honored by The Island School on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. All Camera Club members…
Boca Grande medical doctors’ society to meet November 21
November 17, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN
There is a great deal of knowledge that can be shared from well-known physicians who spend their winter months in Boca Grande.
This organization includes doctors from the Boca Grande…
Profile John Prescott
November 17, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN
John Prescott has been a certified financial planner for many years, and in the past he’s worked with several national corporations. But now he’s serving clients in Boca Grande with …
Seagate adds floor plan to Hill Tide collection
November 17, 2017
To the Editor:
Fort Myers Seagate Development Group, LLC announced it has expanded its selection of floor plans at Hill Tide Estates, a 9.98-acre gated enclave on the southern tip of Boca Grande. L…
Annual Hoop Shoot planned for Nov. 18
November 10, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT
The Lee County Parks and Recreation annual Turkey Hoop Shoot will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 18 at the Boca Grande Community Center’s outdoor basketball court. The e…