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Profile: Oschter Haws
April 3, 2015
BY M KURZHAUS – Woe, had he had it in his genetics to lead the simple life of a normal lepus curpaeum. He, instead, is cursed – yet he is blessed – to have been given the gift of becoming wha…
A man who wore every hat in Boca Grande: Darrell Polk
March 30, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Another piece of Boca Grande’s heart was lost this week, as Darrell Polk passed away at the age of 84.
He now joins his wife, Margaret, who passed away in June of last year….
It’s time again for Whidden’s Back Bay: Get your team together
March 30, 2015
Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum wraps up the Boca Grande winter season April 11 and 12 with the Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament.
The weekend kicks off at Whidden’s Marina on Saturday, April 11,…
Garden Club visits the Naples Botanical Garden
March 30, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB – The Boca Grande Garden Club bused down to the Naples Botanical Garden last week to view “Gardens with Latitude,” a showcase of gardens encircling the glo…
Candy needed for Easter egg hunt
March 30, 2015
The Main Rabbit of Easter will be coming to Boca Grande on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m., but he needs your help.
Please drop off bags of individually wrapped soft candy by Tuesday, April 1 at …
Cuba: Rebuilding churches
March 30, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – This is the fourth installment in a series of stories regarding the Boca Grande United Methodist Church mission trip to Cuba in February.
During discussions about Cuba, and espe…
Summer months bring need for vigilance in fight for manatee lives
March 30, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – As more boaters make their way out onto the water again for fishing season, they risk contributing to one of Lee County’s least desirable legacies: disproportionately high manatee …
Numbers are up for 2015 season
March 30, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – It’s probably tough to find a full-time Florida resident who, during any given season, doesn’t think it’s the worst one yet. And of course, by “worst” they usually mean “busiest,” …
Two-leggeds and four-leggeds unite this Saturday at the Dog Show
March 30, 2015
Who let the dogs out?
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club did! This Saturday, March 28, at 10 a.m., the annual Boca Grande Dog Show will be held on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center and …
Get your Ultimate Dining Experience tickets today
March 20, 2015
Time is running out to get raffle tickets for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ultimate Dining Experience.
With each $20 ticket purchased you increase your chance to win dinner for two at 11…