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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…
‘All My Sons’ brings RPP and Lit. Forum together again
December 2, 2016
■ SUBMITTED BY RPP The Royal Palm Players, Boca Grande’s own theater company, is very excited about reviving their collaboration with the Literature Forum to present a dramatic reading of Arthur M…
Celebration of Life for Carolyn Frederick
December 2, 2016
A Service of Celebration of the life of Carolyn Frederick will be held at the Boca Grande United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. All who wish to pay their respects are invited to …
Edd and the amazing giant jackfruit
December 2, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Four years ago, Edd Dean planted a seven-gallon potted jackfruit tree on his Boca Grande property. Then he patiently waited until the tree produced a fruit. About a year ago, one sma…