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A true celebration of a Boca Grande Christmas …
December 8, 2017
■ BY VINNIE PORTELL For 63 years, citizens of the Boca Grande community have gathered in the center of town to celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season with the lighting of the town Christmas…
Upcycle your books and make some hedgehog tree art at the same time
December 8, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT
Do you enjoy holiday crafts? Here is a perfect opportunity to makes something special this year. Learn to create a Christmas tree from a book or magazine.
The Johann Fust Library F…
Christakos led lively discussion at last Boca Grande Camera Club meeting
December 8, 2017
■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB At the last meeting of the Boca Grande Camera Club, island resident and club member Patti Christakos, a professional photographer and a candidate for a Ma…
Glass Bottom Rentals offering free kayak trials on December 10
December 8, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Have you crossed the bridges to Boca Grande recently and watched people smile as they enjoy viewing the creatures of the sea in clear kayaks? If you’ve been wanting to check them out…
Profile Jack Cosgrove
December 8, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Jack Cosgrove is relishing life in Boca Grande. He’s been working at Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet Market since September, but before that he was taking care of property for Mrs. Dodo Ham…
Obituary John Shaw
December 8, 2017
John I. Shaw Jr, 82, of Southport, Conn., died peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital from complications of a rare autoimmune disorder. He was surrounded by family members wh…
Art Center thanks all island businesses, organizations for their support of the arts
December 8, 2017
To the Editor: Each organization on Boca Grande is fortunate to have local businesses that believe in the non-profit community here. The Boca Grande Art Center is part of that community. Without th…
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust event tickets on sale now for February 2 event at Gasparilla Inn Beach Club
December 8, 2017
To the Editor: Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for the 9th annual Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Boca Grande fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Anglers from around the area will gather a…
O, Christmas tree! to be lit up by firefighters
December 1, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. With clergy members from all island churches participating, …
Have you seen the holes in the road? It’s ok, it’s a GIWA thing
December 1, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve noticed the two holes in the road on Park Avenue just outside The Temptation Restaurant, don’t fret: They won’t be there much longer. The repair to the road is due to a gra…