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Chamber Golf Scramble date set

Above, members of the Chamber at last year’s Educate Boca Golf Scramble. File photo The Educate Boca Golf Scramble Tournament is set for Monday, Oct. 6 returning this year to The Gasparilla Inn &…
The art of teaching On Monday The Island School opened its doors for a new school year – and for Valerie Cotton, it marked her first day as the on-island art teacher. After volunteering once a week last year, she’s now back on campus as an employee. “Last year, I was here once a week,” […]

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Heather Ruth Santos, beloved wife, daughter, sister, stepmother, godmother, mimi, and friend, died on August 7, 2025 in Florida. She was 49 years ol…
Stephen George Meylan, age 73, of Englewood, FL, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Tidewell Hospice House, Port Charlotte. He was born in Manchester, En…
FROM THE BOWEN FAMILY The Bowen family celebrated the late Helen Beardsley, who died June 19, 2025. Born in 1928, she had nine children, 23 grand…
There will be a celebration of life for Capt. Morris Campbell, who died Monday, July 28.  Born June 27, 1960, he had just retired July 1. Survivo…
Decker Todd 63 of Brandon FL died 03/10/2025 at home. Born September 28, 1963 in Lincoln Maine, the son of Donovan E. Todd Jr and Joyce (Fern Elaine…