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OBITUARY: Jean Cotten Blum
May 25, 2018
Jeanne Cotten Blum, a pioneering female executive at IBM and an arts and civic leader in Brooklyn and New York, died Wednesday May 16, 2108. She was 98. Born Nov. 24, 1919 in New York, Jeanne Cotte…
A great day for the Fishery property
May 25, 2018
To the Editor: I believe that most residents of Boca Grande and the communities surrounding the Fishery were excited to read the news regarding the Fishery – “The most amazing development: Fishery …
Many thanks for a very successful 2018 World’s Richest
May 25, 2018
To the Editor:
The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament is an annual event that holds a special place in the hearts of the people who have experienced it. There is big money, thrilling competition, a…
Another Ladies Day in the books, thanks to many
May 25, 2018
To the Editor: On behalf of the 2018 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament Committee and the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the communi…
The ‘Best Little Art Show in Boca Grande’
May 18, 2018
PRESENTED BY CARROLL SWAYZE AND THE BOCA GRANDE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FRIDAY, MAY 18 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DOWNTOWN BOCA GRANDE SATURDAY, MAY 19 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DOWNTOWN BOCA GRANDE ARTISTS INCLUD…
The World’s Richest Roster …
May 18, 2018
1. Mike Watkins – Capt. Chad Bombenger 2. Doug Ritter – Capt. Travis Joiner 3. Bruce Strayhorn – Capt. Tater Spinks 4. Rich Davies – Capt. Randy Rhines 5. Russell Smith – Capt. Paul Wagenseil 6. Ri…
The ‘Grande’ tradition began World’s Richest week on the island
May 18, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Honoring tradition. That was the common theme at “The Grande Tradition Event” held on Monday evening at The Crowninshield Community House. This event kicked off the 36th annual World…
Blaze for the win in the 2018 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament Second straight win in 2018
May 18, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Capt. Waylon Mills was on fire in Boca Grande Pass last Saturday, May 12 as he took Team Blaze to victory with a first place in the 2018 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Lad…
It’s turtle time! Nesting season slowly progressing
May 18, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN As of press time, The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reported eight turtle nests on the island – all loggerheads. The season has been a bit slow so far, likely due to cooler temp…
Native Gardens closes after 18 years, Ronica to remain in flower biz 75-percent-off sale at the store this weekend
May 18, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN After years of being in the flower business in Boca Grande, Ronica Davis, owner of Native Gardens Florist on the island, will be closing her retail store on Saturday, May 26. There i…