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Obituary: William Carlstrom
January 25, 2019
William Joseph (Bad Bill or Wild Willy) Carlstrom, age 79, of Port Charlotte and Boca Grande, passed away December 29, 2018. Bill was born in Queens, N.Y. on August 8, 1939, the son of Norman and Kat…
Annual fundraiser for Hope for Haitians committee to be held February 5
January 25, 2019
To the Editor: The Hope for Haitians Committee of Boca Grande was organized in 2009. Its first fundraiser took place in February of 2010, just one month after the tragic earthquake that killed 300,00…
It is time for the postmistress to go
January 25, 2019
To the Editor: There is a concerted effort underway to have the current postmistress, Melisa Bicker, replaced in her position. For too long now, many of us have been at the receiving end of her arbit…
Well kiss my winter-spiced purple grit cakes … The ‘Taste’ is back in town! (Part I)
January 18, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It’s time once again for the “Taste of Boca Grande” to tantalize and titillate our taste buds with strange (and some not-so-strange) and unusual dishes, created by some of the bes…
Pet blessing this Thursday
January 18, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Last call for pet redemption! The “Ecumenical Blessing of the Animals” will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. The pet blessing will be held at the dog park off of 7th Street. All…
The old 7th Street boathouse may be no more
January 18, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN There was only one item on the agenda at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board’s meeting on Wednesday morning, but it unsheathed plenty of discussion. The proposal was to demolis…
Project Graduation to hold quarter auction
January 18, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Project Graduation will hold a quarter auction on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 113, 3436 Indiana Rd., Rotonda, with vendors, prizes and a 50-50 raffle. Padd…
Boca Grande Film Festival movies announced!
January 18, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Films to be shown at the first Boca Grande Film Festival were announced, including eight movies that are sure to elevate discussion around the cocktail circuit, The festival, co-sponso…
George and Barbara Bush: A Great American Love Story — Ellie LeBlond Sosa to speak at library on book about her grandparents
January 18, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Ellie LeBlond Sosa, granddaughter of George and Barbara Bush, will be speaking about her book at the Johann Fust Library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 24. Sosa wrote “George and Barba…
Lemon Bay High School ‘Casting for Conservation’ event this Saturday
January 18, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Cape Haze Outifitters will be hosting a “Casting for Conservation” event this Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cape Haze Plaza. The mission is to support the efforts of Lemo…