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Island could see emergency services changes
January 29, 2016
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In a meeting held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 Charlotte County Emergency Management Services made it clear they are interested in pursuing taking over emergency fire and medical calls…
WE MADE IT! GICIA moves forward to close Mercabo on Friday
January 29, 2016
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased to announce that they are proceeding to close on Friday, Jan. 29th, 2016 on…
Notice to Mariners: Bridge closed to boat traffic first week in February
January 29, 2016
Next week, the swing bridge will be closed to boat traffic from February 1 through February 7 so GLF can remove the steel sections of the old swing bridge. The notice is also posted on the GIBA…
Best-selling author, journalist Hampton Sides to speak at Fust benefit
January 29, 2016
The JF Library Foundation proudly announces that New York Times best-selling author and journalist Hampton Sides will headline its Annual Benefit on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4:30 p.m. in the auditor…
Garden Club to feature world-renowned florist Gaffney at next meeting
January 29, 2016
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
The The Boca Grande Garden Club is so pleased to announce that world-renowned floral designer Michael Gaffney, who currently has 13 design sc…
Tennis Classic finals slated for next week
January 29, 2016
The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic, sponsored by the Boca Beacon, is down to the final rounds this Saturday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. with Shannon Coe playing Eve Harrison and Jordan Ittersagen pla…
Englewood Bank & Trust Invitational Art Festival this weekend
January 29, 2016
Art by Bill Cantwell
The 30th Annual Englewood Bank & Trust Invitational Art Festival is this Saturday & Sunday, January 30-31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Englewood Bank &…
Don Pedro to provide programs by boat on Tuesdays in February
January 29, 2016
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center has partnered with Captiva Cruises and the Florida Park Service to provide educational programs at Don Pedro Island State Park which is accessible only by b…
Obituary: Diana Dempsey Toney
January 29, 2016
Diana Dempsey Toney, 76, of Wayne, died Saturday 23, 2016 at Delnor Glen St. Charles. She was born May 23, 1939 in Riverside, Il., the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Hahn Dempsey.
Peter, Paul & Mary tribute band to perform February 4 at Community Center
January 29, 2016
A Band Called Honalee, a Peter, Paul & Mary tribute band, will be performing at the Boca Grande Community Center on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
The band consists of S…