Obituary: Ellen ‘Jane’ Pasman
Ellen “Jane” Pasman passed away peacefully in her home on Boca Grande on January 22, 2017 with her children by her side. She left this world 11 weeks to the day after her devoted husband of 59 years…
BIPS Green Gala a huge success
To the Editor: We kicked up our heels and boot scooted till the cows came home! Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) extends a heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to making our 2017 Green Gala…
Master’s Art and Wine Festival this weekend, Island Art Days next weekend
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Two traditional art shows are on the horizon in the near future, including the Boca Grande Master’s Art and Wine Festival and Island Art Days.
On Saturday and Sunday, March 25 a…
It’s showtime! Join in the fun this weekend at the bike parade and fair
The “Magic of Movies” is coming to Boca Grande on Saturday, March 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a star-studded parade along the Bike Path. Hollywood-inspired golf carts, bicycles, wagons, and scoo…
A bike path from Rotonda to Boca Grande coming soon to Placida Road
You may have noticed construction signs on Gasparilla Road just off island, and some landscaping taking place on Placida Road north of the Boca Grande Causeway. That’s because bike path proposal that…
Interested volunteers sought to fill GIBA advisory seat
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has an open advisory board position for seat 7 (a two-year term). Advisory board members are Authority appointed, nonvoting members of the board of supervisors…
Memorial service for William Hanley
A memorial service for William Andrew Hanley Jr. will be held on Saturday, April 8 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at noon. Mr. Hanley passed away on February 6, 2017.
Hyman to perform in trio at Community Center
BY SUE ERWIN – Master pianist Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski and Shelly Berg have joined forces to bring Boca Grande a one-of-a-kind experience that jazz fans won’t want to miss. Join the Friends of Boca…
OBITUARY: Patricia Maxcy Wilson
Patricia Maxcy Wilson, 90, of Lake Wales, Florida, died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, March 19, 2017 at her home in Mountain Lake. She was fortunate to enjoy excellent health and maintain an active…