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OBITUARY: Kay Frances Bell
March 25, 2016
On March 18, 2016, after battling leukemia for two years, Kay Frances Bell let go and made the decision to fly with the angels. Her passing was quiet and serene. She has been a residen…
Parking Committee advisory member speaks out
March 25, 2016
To the Editor:
Thank you for Sue Erwin’s accurate and evenhanded reporting on the Parking Advisory meeting on Wednesday, March 16 – with one important correction.
Those of us living on b…
PROFILE: Carol Miller
March 25, 2016
Many locals who have shopped for ladies’ clothing on the island for the past two decades may be familiar with this week’s profile candidate. Seasonal resident Carol Miller first started working in Bo…
FWC announces Boca Grande Pass gear restrictions, boundary shift
March 18, 2016
Recent changes to the buoys marking the Boca Grande Channel will affect tarpon anglers and others fishing in Boca Grande Pass during the months of April, May, and June. Because of natural shifts in…
From one artist to another: We will miss you, Jim Sears
March 18, 2016
BY CARROLL SWAYZE – Our community is mourning the loss of one of our legends. James Sears passed away quietly around dinnertime on Saturday, March 5, 2016 with his family by his side. The art world i…
A Q&A session regarding the Gasparilla Island Light
March 18, 2016
At its board meeting on Monday, March 14, the Barrier Island Parks Society announced its intention to launch an aggressive fund- raising campaign to enable a complete restoration and perpetua…
Bike Parade and Spring Fair, Green Gala top this weekend’s activities
March 18, 2016
This weekend is a culmination of seasonal events, as the Bike Parade and Spring Fair roll into town, the Green Gala will be jumping art will be in bloom and jazz on the green will be playing. The Bo…
Meter maids? Parking permits? Don’t worry, it’s just an advisory group for parking
March 18, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN
The debate about the ongoing parking issues on the island continued this week when an informal advisory board gathered at the Community Center for a discussion.
Concerned res…
The Rib Feast was highly successful, thanks!
March 18, 2016
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Firefighters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for our Rib Feast on Sunday. The overwhelming show of support by the community…
Thanks to you, we will have our pavilion sun screen
March 18, 2016
To the Editor: Before much more time slips away from me, I would like to thank the Boca Grande community for rising to the occasion and supporting my two concerts on February 23. Not only did…