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Changes to Boca Grande app makes surfing a lot easier
December 1, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Whether you’re a visitor or a long-time resident of the island, you may want to check out the new changes to our Boca Grande app. If you have the app downloaded on your phone or iPad…
Scholarship candidates, get your paperwork ready!
December 1, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1)…
Obituary Gail Richards
December 1, 2017
Gail Audrey Jones Richards, 81, died Nov. 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Sussman House in Rockport. Born July 24, 1936, she was the youngest daughter of Dr. Richard P. and Priscilla F…
Environmental author to speak on Dec. 11
December 1, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN What happens when you are 23 and just earned your college degree, but aren’t sure what to do with your life just yet? That was the situation Andrew Forsthoefel had to figure out afte…
Come see Carroll, sip some sangria and make a scarf, then stop by the annual Christmas party
December 1, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Local artist Carroll Swayze is a festive sort, so December is a very busy month at her studio. She recently announced her December schedule, which is as follows: On Wednesday, Dec. 6…
St. Andrew’s to host Händel’s Messiah concert in December
December 1, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Accompanied by members of the Sarasota Orchestra, The Qol Quartet will be presenting “Händel’s Messiah – Christmas Portion” on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Ch…
Literature Forum to hold second presentation of the year by going ‘Old School’ with Tobias Wolff
December 1, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The second meeting of the Literature Forum is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14, and the novel to be featured is “Old School,” Tobias Wolff’s shrewdly observed and affecting first nove…
Christmas festivities continue through December
December 1, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society will hold a holiday kids’ craft class from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Call them at 964-0060 prior to the event…
Profile Mark Futch
December 1, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Capt. Mark Futch has brushed shoulders with many famous people in his days. He’s been a fishing guide for Neil Armstrong and helped him land a 115-pound tarpon. He’s also filmed scen…
Volunteers thanked for hard work at the Fust book sale
December 1, 2017
To the Editor: The Johann Fust Library Foundation held their Fall Book Sale on November 13, 14 and 15. The event was attended by hundreds of island residents and visitors. The Library Foundation wo…