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In the theatre, it’s the beginning of something wonderful: Royal Palm Players holding open auditions
February 12, 2016
SUBMITTED BY THE ROYAL PALM PLAYERS – On Broadway, every Tony award begins with an audition. Here at Royal Palm Players, we begin every season with a general audition. In the professional theatre the…
Invasive species, anyone?
February 12, 2016
It was man against beast on a recent hunt in the Everglades called The Florida Python Challenge. Pilot Mark Futch and his friends Randy Wayne White and White’s son, Rogan, flew down to take part in…
She’s still here! Singing for a sunshade and sounding awesome
February 12, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – Island singer Lynda Jamison, who has a heart of gold, a voice as clear and beautiful as a bell and the tenacity of a pit bull, is on a mission. She will be performing two shows on Tue…
‘Ultimate Dining Experience’ tickets, scholarships available through Chamber
February 12, 2016
Tickets for the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 “Ultimate Dining Experience” are still on sale and will be available until they are sold out or until the drawing of the winner on Easter we…
Strawberry Festival to feature artists Mitchell, Hannah and many more
February 12, 2016
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – What do the United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival and Boca Bargains have in common? Artist John Mitchell, Sr. for starters. Mitchell is a frequent patron of Boca Bargains a…
Explore Don Pedro by boat
February 12, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – Ten explorers climbed aboard a 42-foot covered catamaran named the “Papyrus” and departed from Cape Haze Marina to Don Pedro Island last Monday to traverse the island. The walking tou…
Ocean CREST Alliance hosts conservation fundraiser on Palm Island
February 12, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – Ocean CREST Alliance teamed up with Palm Island Resort last Friday, Feb. 5 to hold a fundraiser to benefit five ocean conservation organizations. The “Your Life, Your Legacy, Adopt an…
Wildflower open this weekend with lots to do
February 12, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to a free Open House at Wildflower Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come explore nature and take a guided trail walk with knowledgeable guides…
Gaffney entertains Garden Club with tales of weddings past
February 12, 2016
BY CLARE DOYLE – Design star Michael Gaffney gave the Boca Grande Garden Club a “flower-powered” Flower Week to remember. A capacity crowd in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium last Wednesd…
Coast Guard inspection at the Range Light
February 12, 2016
The Coast Guard held a routine inspection at the Range Light on Wednesday morning. This is one of the final inspections before the turnover, meaning that the Barrier Island Park Society will receive…