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Englewood naturalist says things are looking up
December 21, 2018
To the Editor: Life along the beach in Southwest Florida has been difficult in 2018, with persistent red tide brought on shore by westerly winds. The resultant mortality of fish and invertebrates plu…
It takes a village to make ‘The Taste’ successful
December 21, 2018
To the Editor: Our committee, which is casually known as “The Taste,” would like to tell you about the work that must be done before we can earn money for our charity, The Taste of Boca Grande. We ar…
Chamber mixer next week at Historical Society
December 14, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The December Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce mixer will be hosted by the Boca Grande Historical Society on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the museum, 170 Park Ave. St…
Unanimously approved! Historic Preservation Board says ‘yes’ to Beach Club project
December 14, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE A group representing The Gasparilla Inn & Club breathed a collective sigh of relief at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 12, as Lee Count…
Historic Preservation Board approves four proposals
December 14, 2018
■ SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved four items at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 12, aside from approving the redevelopment of The Gasparilla Inn Beach Cott…
Got a hankering for some sweets? Project Graduation can fix that
December 14, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Lemon Bay High School Project Graduation will be holding a bake sale downtown in front of the Post Office on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Money raised will be donated to…
Having problems with package deliveries? Follow these rules for success
December 14, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
The hustle and bustle of Christmas is upon us, and while the seasonal cheer is apparent, so are the lines at the post office. With so many residents sending and receiving packages…
Boca Grande Farm and Fish Market returns!
December 14, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Farm & Fish Market will return to the island on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New to the market this season will be vendor…
Art and culture take center stage at upcoming tennis ball
December 14, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Club’s Tennis Ball Committee has pulled out all the stops for this year’s Tennis Ball gala fundraising event. This is a key fundraiser benefiting Suncoast Humane Societ…
Help sought for ‘Man of the Boca Bande’
December 14, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Mike Wheddle plays rhythm guitar and is the lead vocalist for the Boca Bande, a group that’s been performing at restaurants and New Year’s Eve bashes on the island for more than 20 yea…