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A message regarding your right to free speech/free press and a post office update to boot
February 1, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As another season on the island begins, another controversy has been brought to light. No, it’s not Gilchrist (yet). It’s not parking (yet). It’s the breakdown in communication we…
Resident has comments regarding letter to editor
February 1, 2019
To the Editor:
I have several comments pertaining to the publication of a letter from the pseudonymous person(s) “Concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” that was published in the January 25, 2019 editi…
Resident says there’s no excuse for letter to editor
February 1, 2019
To the Editor:
I was stunned to read the attack on Melisa Bicker by the “concerned citizenry of Boca Grande” under the bold-faced headline “It is time for the postmistress to go,” and I was disappoi…
Taste of Boca – Part III
January 25, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week we bring you these delightful dishes To explain how the “Taste” fulfills all palatable wishes. Jambalaya and pinks, fried donuts and pie You’ll fill up your belly in the…
Film Festival tickets sold out, but don’t give up hope just yet
January 25, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Film Festival passes are officially sold out, but there may be a chance to still see the films. Individual film tickets will be sold based on availability at the door 15 mi…
Pro Tennis Expo starts Wednesday
January 25, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Professional Tennis Exhibition Series will be held every Wednesday at 3:30 pm at Boca Grande Club from January 30th to March 6th. Sixteen of the area’s top professional men and wom…
Chamber announces ‘Educate Boca’ scholarships
January 25, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce “Educate Boca” Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit corporation established by the Chamber to administer its scholarship fund-raising and awards. Re…
Feeling lucky? Seats still available for the Hank Wright Bridge Tourney
January 25, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The Hank Wright Bridge Tournament to benefit The Boca Grande Health Clinic will not be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5 and there are still seats available. The date was changed to avoid a sche…
St. Andrew’s one of many churches to help Apostles Build 2019
January 25, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT On Saturday, Jan 12 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church parishioner John Lovo led a band of 22 volunteers who installed exterior wall sheathing for a new three-bedroom, two-bath single-famil…