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■ STAFF REPORT There’s nothing Boca Grande resident Jan Myers likes more than having her garage filled with “stuff.” That’s other people’s things that have been donated to the Bargain Room for the annual Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the United Methodist Women (UMW). Although the festival is still two months away (Saturday, March 2), Jan […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Terry Marks spent an exciting, busy day on the island in December setting up a recent “friend raiser” for the Suncoast Humane Society. “Rescue Me” was a musical show produced by Erica Ress Martin featuring nearly 30 familiar Boca Grande faces at the Crowninshield Community House. The event supported the Suncoast Humane Society […]
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To the Editor: This week the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau announced that Charlotte County tourist development tax revenues collected during November 2018 totaled $198,701. This reflects a 4.8 percent increase over November 2017’s collections of $189,539. October 2018’s collections were up 6.3 percent over October 2017’s collections. “Although red tide was patchy […]
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To the Editor: Barnichol Hardware and Kappy’s Downtown co-host the January Chamber mixer on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kappy’s Downtown storefront. Come mix and mingle with fellow Chamber members as we gear up for the spring season. Also, check out Boca Grande Historical Society’s new app, “Walk Boca Grande,” which […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Looking for the deal of 2019 when it comes to real estate on the island? While you may need a little more than what is in your coin jar on the kitchen counter, you can still head down to Sunset Pines Circle next Thursday, Jan. 10 and bid on a house […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Mother Nature does not have a voice, so the owners of Smart Studio decided to host a protest art show, asking artists to create works from Mother Nature’s viewpoint. At least a dozen artists have created works to help raise awareness and alarm about the condition of our planet. We are at a […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Captains for Clean Water will hold a benefit on Sunday, Jan. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be speakers, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a silent auction, live music by Sounds of Obe and panoramic sunset views at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. All proceeds will go to Captains for […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Grab your coffee mug and some biscotti and head down to the Mote Marine office in Boca Grande, 480 E. Railroad Ave., for some coffee with the always-lovable and ever-knowing Dr. Vince Lovko on Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. A presentation about the current status of our red tide situation […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Retired lawyer and author Fred Rich will be speaking at the Johann Fust Community Library at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8. He is the author of two books: “Getting to Green” and “Christian Nation.” Rich was a partner of the New York law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. In 2014, having […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Continuing a long-standing tradition, Royal Palm Players will present a reading of Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 10 and 11, at 5 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. Though the presentation is free, you must have a ticket, which is obtainable from Kathy […]