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Fire chief answers questions about med flights after road shut down
March 13, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Boca Grande Fire Department has clarified some information that many have asked about regarding aeromedical helicopter landing zones.
With an increase in activity on the…
FOCH v. Charlotte County (re)set for July with new petitioners
March 13, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – The lawsuit brought by local conservation group Friends of Cape Haze against Charlotte County, which was to be decided at an administrative hearing in February, was continued.
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A post office icon will be no more … at least not here
March 13, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It’s official, one of our favorite faces downtown is leaving us.
Sally Pentecost has been at the Boca Grande Post Office for more than 12 years, and knows by name just about…
Strawberry Festival 2015: The big event is upon us
March 13, 2015
This Saturday, March 7, the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center and the Crowninshield Community House will be abuzz … not with bees but with patrons full of goodwill, a generous nature a…
Time to enter your dog in the show today!
March 13, 2015
Make sure to pick up your applications for the Boca Grande Dog Show, scheduled for Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center.
Shown on one of the posters…
Unprecedented! RPP announces fourth show
March 13, 2015
For the first time in Royal Palm Players’ 25-year history, an extra matinee has been added to the musical next weekend. Performances on March 12 – 15 now include a matinee and an evening show on S…
Erin and Oli are back! Stop by next week for a trunk show at The Inn
March 13, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Erin Kaleel, an island resident who now lives primarily in Asheville, N.C., will be back on-island next week for a trunk show at The Gasparilla Inn & Club with her eco-fri…
Profile: Susan Schultz
March 13, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – Susan Schultz has settled nicely into the Florida lifestyle. An entertaining aficionada, sultan of shopping, regent of rentals, and barrister of backyard barbecues, she knows how t…
Boca Grande travels to Cuba: Trial by fire
March 13, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – The following is an ongoing recollection of a recent mission trip to Cuba made by the Boca Grande United Methodist Church. This is part two.
The six missionaries on the trip led…
BG Charities to donate $10,000 to fund STEM program
March 13, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – Lemon Bay Conservancy and Boca Grande Charities, Inc, recently announced a joint effort to help some local middle and high school students prepare for biological research and field…