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Jim Nance, long-time Boca Grande and Cashiers, N.C. resident, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2019 at his home in Englewood, embraced by the love of his life – his wife, June. Jim was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on August 22, 1927, the son of Jesse Carroll and Mae Marre Nance. Jim attended Louisiana […]
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Richard “Dick” James Ryan, a long-time resident of Boca Grande, died peacefully at the age of 81, surrounded by his family. Dick is survived by his wife, Jan; his five children and their spouses, Colleen Devorris (Philip), Dennis Ryan (Melissa), Terry Ryan (Juliana), Chris Ryan (Valerie) and Katie Ryan; and his five siblings, James Ryan, […]
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William Joseph (Bad Bill or Wild Willy) Carlstrom, age 79, of Port Charlotte and Boca Grande, passed away December 29, 2018. Bill was born in Queens, N.Y. on August 8, 1939, the son of Norman and Kathleen Carlstrom. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Marine Corps from 1956 to 1959, returning to […]
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To the Editor: The Hope for Haitians Committee of Boca Grande was organized in 2009. Its first fundraiser took place in February of 2010, just one month after the tragic earthquake that killed 300,000 Haitians and left more than a million homeless. That tragedy with all the news coverage created a great deal of awareness […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It’s time once again for the “Taste of Boca Grande” to tantalize and titillate our taste buds with strange (and some not-so-strange) and unusual dishes, created by some of the best chefs in the region. So be prepared to enter the big tent on the grounds of the Boca Bay Pass […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Last call for pet redemption! The “Ecumenical Blessing of the Animals” will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. The pet blessing will be held at the dog park off of 7th Street. All well-behaved pets are welcome to come for the blessings. Please have your pet on a leash.
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■ BY SUE ERWIN There was only one item on the agenda at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board’s meeting on Wednesday morning, but it unsheathed plenty of discussion. The proposal was to demolish the existing boathouse at 789 7th Street East and construct a new two-story boathouse in its place. Lee County Planner Peter Blackwell said […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Project Graduation will hold a quarter auction on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 113, 3436 Indiana Rd., Rotonda, with vendors, prizes and a 50-50 raffle. Paddles are $3 each or three for $6. Don’t forget your quarters (must be 18 to play).
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■ STAFF REPORT Films to be shown at the first Boca Grande Film Festival were announced, including eight movies that are sure to elevate discussion around the cocktail circuit, The festival, co-sponsored by the Boca Beacon, will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6 with a “drive-in” movie under the Community Center Pavilion: the popular […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Ellie LeBlond Sosa, granddaughter of George and Barbara Bush, will be speaking about her book at the Johann Fust Library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 24. Sosa wrote “George and Barbara Bush: A Great American Love Story” in June of 2018. Seeing her grandparents together – the genuine love they […]