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GIWA holds annual membership meeting
January 19, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Water Association held its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Boca Grande Community Center. President Les Diaz called the meeting to order. GIWA…
Obituary John M. Meyer
January 19, 2018
John M. Meyer, of Westwood, Massachusetts formerly of Boca Grande, Florida died on December 6, 2017 with his children by his side. John was a graduate of St. Paul’s School, Trinity College, and Whart…
Profile Ken Raynor
January 19, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Coral Creek Club Golf Professional Ken Raynor has spent abundant time on the green and also fishing with many dignitaries who regularly visit Boca Grande for a little rest and relaxati…
Want to help our feral cats? Give R.P . a call
January 19, 2018
To the Editor: My name is R.P. Warner, I am a volunteer as a Lighthouse Ambassador and a docent in Boca Grande. I’m concerned about recent reports that that I am hearing of a growing feral cat popula…
Three Sisters hearing includes attacks, allegations … but no decisions
January 12, 2018
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND SUE ERWIN – The Lee County Hearing Examiner’s office in Fort Myers became a rather heated place on Tuesday, Jan. 9 as the discussion regarding a road between Boca Grande Isles a…
Chowder soothes the soul … stop by and help TIS, too!
January 12, 2018
Next Saturday, Jan. 20 will be a great day for island kids, as they’ll be fishing in the morning and eating chowder in the afternoon. Grab your fishing poles and tackle boxes and come join the family…
Boca Grande donors committed to transforming the lives of the people of Savann Kabrit in Haiti this year … can you help?
January 12, 2018
Ben Scott, Co-Chairman of Boca Grande Hope For Haitians, returned late last year with Food For The Poor to Haiti, where thousands have been helped by Boca Grande’s kindness. The Boca Grande Committee…
It’s a toxic puzzle worth putting together: Find out more on January 18
January 12, 2018
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center auditorium will present a special documentary film on Thursday, Jan 18 at 5 p.m. that may prove to be pretty puzzling – and alarming –…
Operation: Wingman Down
January 12, 2018
BY SUE ERWIN – When Cotton Hanley was getting ready to leave her home on Treasure Lane on Monday afternoon, she noticed quite a scene in the backyard. An osprey had apparently gotten caught in some m…
Be part of the excitement at the 10th annual Tennis Ball
January 12, 2018
Plans are underway at the Boca Grande Club for their 10th Annual Tennis Ball on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Clubhouse at the Boca Grande Club, and the tickets are now available for thi…