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History Bytes to return for first season session with Frank Newlin
February 1, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT If you enjoy learning about local history, you won’t want to miss the first Bytes session of the season on Wednesday, February 6, at 11 a.m. at the Johann Fust Community Library. Frank…
It’s Flower Week for the Garden Club: J Schwanke to speak
February 1, 2019
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CLUB The irrepressible J Schwanke lands in Boca Grande February 6 for two days of flower festivities. Mr. Schwanke, who may be the hardest-working designer in the floral biz…
Obituary: Jack Horner
February 1, 2019
John “Jack” Byers Horner of Boca Grande and Richmond, Virginia passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on January 17, 2019. Jack was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 18, 1937. He w…
Profile: Joan Ardrey
February 1, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Zestful and energetic, Joan Ardrey once took an aptitude test that suggested she would make a good reporter, but she didn’t like the idea of being in the face of people who were dealin…
A message regarding your right to free speech/free press and a post office update to boot
February 1, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As another season on the island begins, another controversy has been brought to light. No, it’s not Gilchrist (yet). It’s not parking (yet). It’s the breakdown in communication we…
Resident has comments regarding letter to editor
February 1, 2019
To the Editor:
I have several comments pertaining to the publication of a letter from the pseudonymous person(s) “Concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” that was published in the January 25, 2019 editi…
Resident says there’s no excuse for letter to editor
February 1, 2019
To the Editor:
I was stunned to read the attack on Melisa Bicker by the “concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” under the bold-faced headline “It is time for the postmistress to go,” and I was disappoi…
Taste of Boca – Part III
January 25, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week we bring you these delightful dishes To explain how the “Taste” fulfills all palatable wishes. Jambalaya and pinks, fried donuts and pie You’ll fill up your belly in the…
Film Festival tickets sold out, but don’t give up hope just yet
January 25, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Film Festival passes are officially sold out, but there may be a chance to still see the films. Individual film tickets will be sold based on availability at the door 15 mi…