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A designer of rare and unique treasure
April 1, 2016
■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Meredith Haws Bolasco spends many of her days creating beautiful, exotic pieces of wearable art. Her jewelry designs often include rare treasures found in an exotic locale, such as a…
We waste … and yet we want
April 1, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE I’m I’m wrapping up my second season as the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce president, and let me tell you something, it isn’t an easy volunteer position to have … unless cease…
When is the time to write a check? For the Gasparilla Light project, that time is right now
March 25, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Sharon McKenzie, Executive Director for the Barrier Island Parks Society, has announced that the signing of the final license to acquire the Gasparilla Island Light is on track fo…
Island Art Days back for its 11th year on April 2 and 3
March 25, 2016
■ BY JULIE SALVETTI
Another year, another amazing art event for Boca Grande! Island Art Days is a lovely little art show on our beautiful little island. This is the 11th year for this happening…
Take a photo with Snappy next Tuesday … but watch those fingers!
March 25, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Guests of all ages are invited to come and meet “Snappy,” a 60-year-old turtle weighing more than 90 pounds, when the popular “Reptile Man,” John Storms, visits the island this weekend…
Lacrosse, anyone? Islanders looking for interested players
March 25, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Two gentlemen on the island are searching for individuals interested in getting together to play casual games of lacrosse. Men, women and children of any age are welcome to play. Larry…
Bake sale on Saturday to benefit Project Graduation at Lemon Bay High School
March 25, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT
On Saturday, April 2 students from Lemon Bay High School will hold a bake sale by the bike path at the Boca Grande Post Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to raise money for their…
BIPS to hold public information meeting regarding range light
March 25, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT On Thursday, March 31 at 10 a.m. the Barrier Island Parks Society will hold a public information meeting regarding the pending acquisition of the Gasparilla Island Light (The Range Lig…
Last day for Boca Bargains to be April 20
March 25, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Better get your running shoes on and your armor buffed, for the final day of the Boca Bar-gains season has been announced. The final day, or “Bag Day,” as we call it, will be Wednesday…
Two accidents in last few days end with citations, injuries and traffic jams
March 25, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Two accidents in the last few days have left several island visitors with bumps, bruises and banged-up cars. On Friday, March 18 at approximately 4:50 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Departm…