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Renourishment planned for some Gasparilla Island beaches
April 26, 2019
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – We are one step closer to having a little more beach to our name. On Tuesday, April 23 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of Jacksonville awarded a $6.4 million contract to a compan…
Ladies will howl, earth will be honored this weekend
April 26, 2019
This weekend the 11th Annual Ladies Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament will take place in Boca Grande Pass, the first tarpon tournament of the 2019 season. Fishing will commence at 7 p.m. and end at…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Bargains says ‘thanks’ for a great year
April 26, 2019
To the Editor: After a very successful season, Boca Bargains closed on April 17th and will reopen in November. Established in 1986 by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the shop is staffed exclusively by…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to a town filled with love
April 26, 2019
To the Editor: I want to thank all of the dozens of people who sent cards, letters and gifts to our family after my wife Roberta’s passing recently. Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Soccer team says thanks to Boca Grande
April 26, 2019
To the Editor and all of our supporters: EYSA Fusion U15 Girls would like to give a Big Thank You to the Boca Grande for the support they showed us during our “Road to Regionals” bake sale last Satur…
OBITUARY: Bud Konheim
April 26, 2019
Bernard “Bud” Brand Konheim of Boca Grande and Weston, Connecticut was one of those people who had thousands of friends and made every one of them feel special. So it was a sad day for many on Saturd…
PROFILE: Becky Hunt
April 26, 2019
BY SUSAN ERWIN – Becky Hunt is passionate about pursuing her goals in life, and that diligent trait has clearly been passed along to her daughter, Evie, who has been The Island School reporter for th…
Clinic addresses plans for annex at annual meeting
April 19, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Health Clinic CEO Hilja Bilodeau announced at the annual meeting held on Thursday, April 11 at the Boca Grande Community Center that the Clinic had the highest recorded vol…
New parking ordinance amendment adopted by Lee County commissioners
April 19, 2019
Lee County commissioners approved an amendment to the Boca Grande Parking Ordinance which includes several changes to the way things are currently done.
Last Tuesday, April 16, commissioners met…
Florida Lighthouse Day celebration
April 19, 2019
■ This past Saturday, April 13, Florida Lighthouse Day was celebrated at not one, but two spots on the island. The Gasparilla Island Rear Light held climbing tours, while the Port Boca Grande Lightho…