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Want to make history? Historical Society volunteers sought
October 19, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historical Society is seeking volunteers for the upcoming season at the History Center. Assistance is needed to help preserve Gasparilla Island’s unique history. Docent…
Farmers Market opening date announced
October 19, 2018
■ BY STAFF REPORT The weekly Farmers Market at Wheeler Road ballfield is set to open for season on Friday, Dec. 21 running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday and continuing through April, 2019. Local Root…
Check out paradise, eat some Bubba’s Roadhouse and celebrate Cayo Costa
October 19, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Explorers of secluded parks are invited to come and celebrate Cayo Costa Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. This annual event is held on the northern end of Cayo Cost…
Profile: Jodi Overman
October 19, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Many of the residents in Boca Grande could easily recognize Jodi Overman’s smiling face due the number of years she’s spent working on the island. Most recently, she accepted a positio…
Steve Seidensticker Celebration of Life
October 19, 2018
A celebration of the life of Steve Seidensticker will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Edson Keith Estate, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. In lieu of cards and flowers, the fam…
Obituary: Charles C. Whitaker II
October 19, 2018
Charles C. Whitaker II, best known as Sonny, passed away on October 10, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. Sonny was born in Tampa on June 12, 1920 to parents Karl E and Olivia Moody Whitaker. He attended H.B…
Great memories of a unique man
October 19, 2018
To the Editor: Hello, I am Chris Grilo, U.S. Army. I am serving in Kabul, Afghanistan right now. I live and have family in Port Charlotte (Murdock area). I moved from Hicksville, New York (Long Isla…
Many thanks from a grateful family to a grieving community
October 19, 2018
To the Editor, Dear Friends and Relatives,
Words cannot convey my gratitude to those who took part in the beautiful expression of honor displayed in tribute to the life of my husband, Mark Futch…
Chamber mixer to feature Mota’s Munchies October 18
October 12, 2018
Don’t miss the first Chamber mixer of the season, co-hosted by newest Chamber member Mota’s Munchies Fresh Mexican Cuisine and the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 18 in the Cha…
Hurricane Michael missed the island, but we still felt effects
October 12, 2018
The Coast Guard had to take two men off this sailboat on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 9 near Gasparilla Island, as eight-foot swells had the 50-foot sailboat in jeopardy. The unmanned vessel named “O…