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Disaster Relief Fund, which has helped so many with so much, receives thanks from community
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE Notes of gratitude continue to pour into the Boca Grande Disaster Relief Fund, which was set up in the wake of Hurricane Ian to help businesses and other island essentials get back on their feet. “I wanted to take a moment and thank all parties, collectively, for their efforts to re-open the […]
Nothing but crickets … GME residents residents still wait for a word from someone as to why landowner is allowed to keep utilities shut off
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
While much of Gasparilla Mobile Estates was dark last Saturday night, in the very back there was a little corner of festivity, complete with Christmas lights. Inside the Clontz home there were nine people gathered to eat, to drink, to share company among friends. Not long ago that was what the little mobile home park […]
A visual aid for what ails you, courtesy of the BGHC
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Health & Wellness, News.
It used to be that we wondered if we caught a flu bug or just had a case of the common cold. Then we weren’t sure if our allergies were giving us a hard time or if red tide was to blame. And of course, we can’t forget COVID-19, which marches on. Right now, COVID-19, […]
Two of Boca Grande’s favorite speakers featured at first of Friends’ 2023 lecture series – Millard and Amar to return
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BY ROGER LEWIS Two favorite speakers from past years, Candice Millard and Akhil Reed Amar, will lead the 2023 programming for Friends of Boca Grande at the Community Center. Candice Millard will talk about her new book, “River of the Gods: Genius Courage and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile,” on […]
Island birds, animals starting to peek their heads out post-Ian
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
People have started noticing a change in the air. It is not only the cold fronts that have started bringing lower temperatures and lower humidity, but the air is full of birds. Recovery from Hurricane Ian is starting to happen among wildlife, as it is doing to many of the human species. Dr. Robin Bast, […]
Major cold front brings exciting fishing to the back country
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN Our first major cold front of the season blasted through this week and spoiled the offshore gulf fishing with some strong winds. Things will pick back up as soon as winds settle down. Fortunately, the winds and cold weather don’t stop the backcountry fishing where we can get into the protected islands […]
OBITUARY: Col. James Clark Dieffenderfer
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
Col. James Clark Dieffenderfer (“Jimmie Dee”), a long-time visitor to Boca Grande and the father of local resident Ann Fletcher, took his final flight on 16 September 2022. A decorated World War II hero and a man of extraordinary character, he leaves behind a loving and extended family, along with countless friends. He died peacefully […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Wreaths Across America
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
Cemeteries all over the country honored deceased veterans on Saturday, Dec. 17, by placing holiday wreaths on their graves and holding memorials, usually naming aloud each person being honored. The memorial celebrations were part of a national effort known as Wreaths Across America Day. “Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to […]