News
A big ‘thank you’ from BIPS for Light Keeper’s Open
October 21, 2016
To the Editor: Barrier Island Parks Society wishes to express sincerest thanks to our community who supported us wholeheartedly at the Light Keeper’s Open on Monday. We could not have asked for a m…
Profile: Ron Bogner
October 21, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – If you are a regular commuter to Boca Grande on the weekends, you’re sure to have met Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority toll worker Ron Bogner. Ron has been working the boot…
Obituary: Brayton Marvell
October 21, 2016
Brayton Marvell of Boca Grande and formerly of Stowe, VT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his son’s house in Wolcott, VT. He was born January 3, 1918 …
A work in progress
October 14, 2016
■ Progress on the Gasparilla Island Range Light continues daily as workers recently completed the catwalk handrails and interior handrails. According to Barrier Island Parks Society Executive Dire…
First Chamber mixer of the season set for October 18
October 14, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT The first Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce mixer of the season will be held at Barbara Anne’s Jewelry & Repair on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Come out and have some refreshments…
Road paving update
October 14, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC was out on the streets of Boca Grande on Wednesday and Thursday, beginning the paving of our village roads. Project Manager Scott Gilliard wil…
Get your spooky on at annual Halloween Carnival
October 14, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT
Kids, start thinking about your costume and decide if you are going to be scary, funny, cute or adorable for the annual Boca Grande Community Center Halloween Carnival.
The carnival …
George the iguana guy is looking for a few good signatures
October 14, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Iguana trapper George Cera will be an even more common sight around town next year, as Lee County has extended his contract to include the winter months. The contract until now …
Lessons learned from living with PTSD: Seminar scheduled for November
October 14, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN At some point in our lives, most of us will experience trauma, illness and loss. It’s how we react and process these situations that determines whether we’re able to survive and thri…
SilverSneakers fitness classes available on island
October 14, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Friends of Boca Grande is pleased to offer SilverSneakers fitness classes at the Boca Grande Community Center starting Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the multipurpose room.
Tricia Hamann, a Nati…