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PROFILE: Dianne Pavia
December 4, 2015
BY SUE ERWIN – Island employee Dianne Pavia has worked as a cashier at Hudson’s Grocery for the past year. She is originally from Massachusetts and relocated to Rotonda West two years ago. “My twin s…
$16 million raised in two weeks for Mercabo purchase
December 4, 2015
When our community comes together, we come together in a big way. As of our press date the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has raised more than $16 million dollars in two…
The bridge was stuck for a little while, but it’s all better now
December 4, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Tuesday, Dec. 1 at around noon motorists had what some would refer to as a “bonding moment” when the new swing bridge, which was being tested by engineers, failed to swing shu…
A special boy gets the royal treatment when he comes to Boca Grande
December 4, 2015
BY SUE ERWIN – Finding out that your child has a brain tumor is unfathomable, but once the shock of the news has passed, the next course of action is to help them continue on with a joyous, happy li…
Gulf Coast Symphony to perform at Fust Library
December 4, 2015
A traveling quartet from the Symphony will perform in the library’s gardens and loggia at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Johann Fust Community Library.
Another amazing Christmas luncheon held by the Boca Grande Garden Club
December 4, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB – The holidays are off to a “Grande” start at the Boca Grande Garden Club! On Wednesday, at its annual luncheon, the Club’s designers showed we can celebrate…
Message to Lee County Commissioners: Listen to reason when it comes to Gilchrist parking
December 4, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Just when I thought nothing more about the Gilchrist parking situation would surprise me, I found I was wrong. The proposal by the Gilchrist Neighborhood Association has really l…
Obituary: Theresa Matos
December 4, 2015
Theresa Matos of Boca Grande passed away peacefully at her home early Tuesday morning, December 1, 2015. She lost her battle to lung cancer, though she fought to the end. Theresa was surrounded by he…
It’s Boca Bargains time again!
November 27, 2015
The wait is almost over! Boca Bargains will open for the season on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. The store’s shelves and racks are filled thanks to the community’s generous donations, but there is…
Carroll to hold annual Studio Party, ‘Postcards from the Beach’ featured
November 27, 2015
Local artist Carroll Swayze will be hosting her 28th annual Studio Party and once-a-year art sale on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 11 p.m. in north Englewood, 2373 Donovan Road.