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OBIT: Sydell Berman Friedman
April 8, 2016
Sydell Friedman was a Boca Grande phenomenon. She and her husband, Stanley, were well known throughout the island and highly regarded in intellectual, social and tennis circles (and in just about eve…
200 have homes, thanks to the BG Haiti project
April 8, 2016
Letter to the Editor; Most people know by now about the BG Haiti project that has been taking place for the last seven years. In that time period, this generous community has donated $1,650,000 to b…
Island Art Days to feature 17 artists this weekend
April 1, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT
Island Art Days will be back for its 11th year on Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot next to 431 Park Avenue, home of Gasparilla Outfitters/Sp…
Anglers, observers needed for Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament
April 1, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Calling all lovers of the tarpon season. The 2016 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament will be held, as is traditional, on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 7. Can’t fish it this year? Sign…
Goss, Graham to speak on Friday
April 1, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Florida Governor Bob Graham and Former CIA Director Porter Goss will speak about important issues Florida residents are facing in light of the 2016 national elections.
The discussion…
Spaghetti dinner this Sunday means only one thing: Spaghetti dog!
April 1, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT This Sunday, April 3 heralds the first – and last – spaghetti dinner of the season, to be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crowninshield House. $10 for adults, $5 for kids. All are w…
Sign up ends soon for Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament
April 1, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT If you’re interested in signing up for one of the island’s most unique fishing tournaments, you’re in luck. Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament is right around the corner on Sunday, April 10…
Last day for Boca Bargains to be April 20
April 1, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Better get your running shoes on and your armor buffed, for the final day of the Boca Bargains season has been announced. The final day, or “Bag Day,” as we call it, will be Wednesday…
The Health Clinic balls will be dropping on April 7, tee off on April 8
April 1, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Staff at the Boca Grande Health Clinic is tight-lipped about what some of the amazing auction items are for the annual Hank Wright Åuction, which will be held on Thursday, April 7. The…
Help keep the light shining on Boca Grande
April 1, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The lease is here. Gasparilla Island Light Committee Jim Grant announced that Barrier Island Parks Society has received a lease dated as of April 1 to restore the Gasparilla Island Ran…