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Looking for Veteran’s Day submissions
October 28, 2016
Veterans Day is a very special day for this country, and every year our veterans and victims of all wars are honored on the 11th day of the 11th month.
This year we would once again like to honor s…
A walk on the swing bridge to be held November 2
October 28, 2016
If you’ve ever wondered what the bridge tender’s house looks like on the inside or wanted to see the underside of the bridge, on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. you will get your chance.
Everyo…
Celebrating Boca Grande’s bridges in November
October 28, 2016
What would Boca Grande be like today with no bridge to the mainland? What was island life like before the first bridge opened in 1958? Who promoted the building of the bridge, who opposed it and wh…
Pumpkin time at the BGCCC!
October 28, 2016
This past week at the Boca Grande Child Care Center there was much pumpkin fun to be had, including measuring and weighing many pumpkins students brought in. Be…
Experience the extraordinary: Illusionist coming to Boca Grande
October 28, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – Illusionist Craig Karges, award-winning entertainer and nationally recognized speaker, will be coming to the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday…
Sign up now for Dylan Gonzalez Memorial Tourney
October 28, 2016
Last June the community lost a man who truly loved to fish, and now his friends are honoring him with his own tournament.
“Fish in Paradise…
Internationally known speaker to begin Garden Club season
October 28, 2016
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB – On Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium, the Boca Grande Garden Club will welcome this season’s first guest, interna…
Celebrate Cayo Costa Heritage Day November 5
October 28, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – Explorers of secluded land are invited to come and celebrate Cayo Costa Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5.
This annual event is held on the northern end of …
Columnist Dean Laux: Remembrances
October 28, 2016
By Dean M. LauxI never wanted to be Superman when I was a kid. Okay, the plot line was catchy: A young baby from the planet Krypton, possessing superpowers that no eart…
Letter to the Editor: Recent net pull at preserve a great success
October 28, 2016
To the Editor:
Just a letter of thanks to local resident and Marine Dock & Seawall contractor Jim Bennett, who donated his time, truck and four of his strong young water-experienced staff to he…