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31st Annual Swayze Studio Open House & Art Lovers Appreciation Day
December 14, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Carroll Swayze’s 31st annual Studio Party & Art Lovers Appreciation Day is Saturday, December 15, from 2-10 p.m. at the Carroll Swayze Studio, 2373 Donovan Rd. in the north end of…
Historical Society takes boat trip to study the Calusa tribe
December 14, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN It was a very chilly morning for a boat ride, but 49 people stepped aboard the Santiva on the morning of November 29, to embark on a trip along the Calusa Blueway, The Boca Grande Hist…
Profile: Brent Cross
December 14, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Ten years ago, Brent Cross accepted a position at the front desk at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. After learning new roles and holding various other positions at the establishment sin…
Obituary: Harry Banks French
December 14, 2018
Harry Banks French of Gladwyne, Pa. passed away peacefully on December 7, 2018 in Bryn Mawr Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia on February 16, 1926, Harry was the son of the late James Grah…
Tour of Homes to be held January 31
December 14, 2018
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society will once again present their Tour of Homes and Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Luncheon will be at The Gasparilla Inn &am…
Captains for Clean Water to host benefit in January … and you’re invited to join in the fun
December 14, 2018
To the Editor:
Join us on January 6, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a benefit for Captains for Clean Water. There will be speakers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction, live music by Soun…
Lighthouse lighting this Saturday
December 7, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Share the magic of the season at the annual lighting of the Lighthouse at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy beautiful holid…
Saying ‘goodbye’ to an old friend: The obituary of Tim Seibert
December 7, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT
The following was written by Lynne Seibert, the wife of Tim Seibert, who recently passed away.
Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, 91, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2018 at his home…
Farewell, 41: An island mourning the loss of a truly great man
December 7, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Hearts are breaking all over the island with the passing of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30. Many island residents knew him, and even if they didn’t love his p…
‘Rescue Me’: A night of fun for the Suncoast capital campaign
December 7, 2018
■ BY ROYAL PALM PLAYERS Last night, the Crowninshield was filled with the sounds of music, laughter and fun as 30 of Boca Grande’s favorite performers dedicated their talents to helping the Suncoast…