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Thanks in advance from the ‘Taste’ committee
January 29, 2016
To the Editor: The committee for The Taste of Boca Grande wish to thank in advance Terry Bisset and The Boca Bay Pass Club for once again hosting the Harry Chapin Food Bank charity. This function i…
Ocean CREST to hold ‘Adopt an MPA’ fundraiser at Palm Island
January 29, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – The Ocean CREST Alliance is teaming up with Palm Island Resort to host a fundraiser to bring together experts in environmental, civic, and philanthropy to honor people and our oceans…
More than $50,000 raised at SHS Tennis Ball on Wednesday
January 29, 2016
The 8th Annual Tennis Ball, benefiting the programs, services, and homeless animals of Suncoast Humane Society, packed the house at the Boca Grande Club on January 27. More than 175 attende…
TIS Chowder Dinner raises more than $6,000 for school PTO
January 29, 2016
TIS teacher Rebecca Blalock serving up some chowder. BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The weather was chilly and blustery, which only heig…
Taste, taste, taste …
January 22, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This is part two in a three-part series featuring each restaurant representing their deliciousness at the 2016 Taste of Boca Grande. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 1 at…
Water Association says new treatment facilities are in the works
January 22, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Water Association announced its intention to replace and expand its current water treatment facilities at its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19. G…
Blessing of the Animals to be held this Sunday
January 22, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Due to inclement weather last Sunday, the Blessing of the Animals has been rescheduled to this Sunday, Jan. 24. The island churches will host this year’s ecumenical “Blessing of the…
Zoning hearing scheduled for FPL land usage change
January 22, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The developers who are doing their due diligence in a possible purchase of the 10 acres of FPL property at the south end of the island have requested a zoning amendment for the…
Chowder, fishing in the air this weekend
January 22, 2016
Staff Report The kids are going to be featured this Saturday, Jan. 23, as they can be fishing in the morning and serving (and eating) chowder at night. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Boca G…
Have coffee with a scientist, courtesy of Mote
January 22, 2016
To the Editor: On February 17, Mote’s Boca Grande office will host “Coffee with a Scientist,” featuring Dr. Jim Locascio, staff scientist in Mote Marine Laboratory’s Fisheries Habitat Ecology prog…