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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…
Have some coffee with a scientist on Wednesday
February 12, 2016
On Wednesday, Feb. 17 Mote’s Boca Grande office will host “Coffee with a Scientist,” featuring Dr. Jim Locascio, staff scientist in Mote Marine Laboratory’s Fisheries Habitat Ecology program. Coffee…
Memorial service for Jo Jo Faulstich scheduled for February 21
February 12, 2016
Jo Jo Faulstich, 61, of Boca Grande, formerly of Redlands, Calif., died on June 29, 2015. She was born on December 13, 1953. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21 at…
Memorial Mass set for Betty Jane Shiarella at Our Lady of Mercy
February 12, 2016
Betty Jane Shiarella passed away on November 19, 2015. Betty was a long-time resident of Boca Grande and has many friends here. The family will have a memorial mass for her at the Our Lady of Mercy…
PROFILE: Jack Horner
February 12, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN – Island seasonal resident and artist Jack Horner was born in Richmond, Virginia. He is retired from two prominent, parallel careers: one serving in U.S. Naval Intelligence for 28 years…
OBITUARY: Aderton Primm “Pete” Samuel
February 12, 2016
Aderton Primm “Pete” Samuel, 80, of Boca Grande, FL passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 1, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to the late James and Louise (Primm) Samuel.
Zika virus found on Gasparilla Island
February 12, 2016
BY DR. JEFFREY HUMBARGER – This is the first in an ongoing series of posts by myself regarding current medical topics. Certainly you’ve heard about Zika Virus. The CDC has issued travel warnings and…