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It’s showtime! Join in the fun this weekend at the bike parade and fair
March 24, 2017
The “Magic of Movies” is coming to Boca Grande on Saturday, March 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a star-studded parade along the Bike Path. Hollywood-inspired golf carts, bicycles, wagons, and sc…
A bike path from Rotonda to Boca Grande coming soon to Placida Road
March 24, 2017
You may have noticed construction signs on Gasparilla Road just off island, and some landscaping taking place on Placida Road north of the Boca Grande Causeway. That’s because bike path proposal th…
Interested volunteers sought to fill GIBA advisory seat
March 24, 2017
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has an open advisory board position for seat 7 (a two-year term). Advisory board members are Authority appointed, nonvoting members of the board of supervisor…
Memorial service for William Hanley
March 24, 2017
A memorial service for William Andrew Hanley Jr. will be held on Saturday, April 8 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at noon. Mr. Hanley passed away on February 6, 2017.
Hyman to perform in trio at Community Center
March 24, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – Master pianist Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski and Shelly Berg have joined forces to bring Boca Grande a one-of-a-kind experience that jazz fans won’t want to miss. Join the Friends of Boc…
OBITUARY: Patricia Maxcy Wilson
March 24, 2017
Patricia Maxcy Wilson, 90, of Lake Wales, Florida, died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, March 19, 2017 at her home in Mountain Lake. She was fortunate to enjoy excellent health and maintain an acti…
Register now for island summer camps
March 24, 2017
Registration is now underway for Lee County Parks & Recreation summer camps. As in years past, D.J. Keisling will be leading the traditional camp, and Joe Wier will be leading the specialty cam…
Toby the chick magnet says: ‘Meet me at the dog show’
March 24, 2017
The name’s Toby. I’m a 12- year-old Portuguese water dog with beautiful black, curly hair. I’m from an old family, dating back at least to 700 A.D. Our line got its start in the mountainous region …
Florida’s fleet: A discussion about boat building in the Sunshine State
March 24, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – Island residents attended a presentation featuring maritime archeologist Brendan Burke on Tuesday, March 14 in the Boca Grade Community Center Auditorium. Burke, a researcher of comm…
How a guide dog changed one veteran’s life
March 24, 2017
BY SUE ERWIN – United States Marine Corp veteran Michael Jernigan will be the keynote speaker on Thursday, March 30 at 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center. The event is part of the ‘Lessons …