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Library Foundation declares December 13 as ‘Sheldon Kaye Daye’

December 9, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT      On Tuesday, Dec. 13 the Board of Directors of the Johann Fust Library Foundation welcomes the Boca Grande community to the library at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate “Sheldon Kaye Daye,…

Profile: Donna Caso

December 9, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN      Although you might not see her on most days when you come into Hudson’s Market to grab lunch, Donna Caso is usually very busy working in the kitchen preparing food and stocking …

Suncoast Humane Society offering a variety of classes for you and your pet in January

December 9, 2016
To the Editor:      Help your dog or dogs be the best they can be by teaching them basic commands, completing a training course with them or training them to become part of a certified pet therapy …

Local project celebrates collection of gifts for children in need

December 9, 2016
To the Editor: Volunteers from Boca Grande and surrounding cities – making up a multicounty area team – have collected enough gift-filled shoeboxes to reach more than 31,400 children in need throug…

Obituary: Robert R. Hesse

December 9, 2016
Robert R. Hesse, Ed.D. of Indianapolis, Boca Grande (FL), Leland (MI) and Florence (IT) died on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at age 85 from complications of cancer.      Bob was born in Brooklyn, New…

It’s time to light the tree

December 2, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT      The Boca Grande Woman’s Club’s annual Christmas tree lighting will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. on Park Avenue, between 4th and 5th Streets. The event will feature Toni …

New palm plantings on Gilchrist Avenue ahead of schedule

December 2, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE      The planting of new palm trees on the Gilchrist Avenue median solidifies the fact that Lee County is done discussing the parking controversy that has surrounded that island…

Funds sought for area man’s seizure-response canine

December 2, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN      Emmy Szoke was a very proud mom when her son Frank graduated from Lemon Bay High School and at the same time completed a dual enrollment aviation maintenance program with Embry-…

Gulfshore Tenors to perform at Boca Grande Community Center

December 2, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN      The Gulfshore Tenors along with accompanist Laura Friesen will be performing at the Boca Grande Community Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Experience an evening of oper…

2017 Tour of Historic Homes and luncheon tickets on sale December 5

December 2, 2016
■ BY MARY BESS      Tickets for the Tour of Historic Homes and Luncheon of the The Boca Grande Historical Society go on sale December 5th. The luncheon and tour will be held on February 2, 2017. Lu…