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Historical Society thanks supporters of new archival research area
October 20, 2017
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society sincerely thanks the Boca Grande Woman’s Club and Mark Spurgeon of Boca Grande Real Estate for their generous donations that have allowed the Society…
OBITUARY: Thirza Jane Farrow
October 13, 2017
Thirza Jane Farrow died on September 8, 2017 in Venice, Florida at age 91, vibrant and engaged in life to the end. A resident of Martha’s Vineyard for many years, Jane and her husband Ted Farrow wint…
Florida history comes alive at The Island School
October 13, 2017
On Wednesday, Oct. 11 the history of indigenous people in Florida came alive for students at The Island School. The program, which is a joint venture of the Johann Fust Library, The Island School and…
Boca Grande rallies against proposed 11th Street assisted living facility
October 13, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE A proposal to renovate a private home to an assisted living facility on East Railroad Avenue was not well received in the Boca Grande community, and it brought more than 40 people…
Public meeting scheduled for Fishery plans
October 13, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
On Wednesday, Oct. 18 a public meeting will be held at The Fishery Restaurant just off island to disclose potential plans to demolish most of the buildings on the historic point…
What happened to the message board at the Post Office?
October 13, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Members of community organizations on the island have been asking why the Members of community organizations on the island have been asking why the message board at the post office on…
The empty lot next to The Temp may not be empty much longer
October 13, 2017
The landscape of downtown Boca Grande may look quite different in the future, as the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved a proposal to erect a new commercial structure on Park Avenu…
Ittersagen team takes 2017 Chamber Scramble
October 13, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT On Monday, Oct. 9 the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual Scholarship Golf Scramble at The Gasparilla Inn & Club Golf Course, raising more than $26,000. Wesley L…
Toll booth update …
October 13, 2017
■ The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has offered its first update for the GIBA toll building alterations and reroof project, scheduled for completion within 90 days. During active construction ho…
Mingle at the Lighthouse
October 13, 2017
■ BY STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its October Monthly Mixer at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m., sponsored by the Barrier Islan…