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Smart Studio to hold protest show

■ 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 […]

Captains for Clean Water tickets sold out

■ 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 […]

Coffee with a scientist, anyone?

■ 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 […]

Author Fred Rich to speak at the Fust Library on January 8

■ 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 […]

The Stevenson home: A house full of whimsy and delight

■ BY MARY BESS The posts of the wall surrounding the Stevenson Estate are capped  by turtles, outstretched legs flailing in the balmy breeze, doing their best to keep from toppling off their perches. Passing through the gate, an oasis appears, its stately royal palms adorned with white lights, brilliant in a sea of inky […]

Obituary: Claire Lee Reid

Claire Lee Reid, 78, of Englewood, was born on August 2, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio and sadly left this earth on December 6, 2018. She was surrounded by her eight loving children and their spouses, many grandchildren, extended family and close friends. She has gone to be with her Lord and Savior and her loving […]

Obituary: Bette Stolley

Stolley, Helen Elizabeth (Bette) Scott Vogt of Sarasota, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2018 after 94 years of an adventurous and gratifying life. She was loved and respected by so many people due to her giving nature, sweet and loving personality and lighthearted sense of humor. Hers was the epitome of a life well […]

Obituary: Cassie Sheffield Kernan

Katherine “Cassie” Sheffield Kernan, 74, a mother, dancer and socialite, died in a car accident in Boca Grande on December 18, 2018. Cassie was a camp consultant, world traveler, tennis player, movement therapist, competitive golfer, fitness advocate, actor and bridge player. She was a super connector who forged lifelong friendships with people in multiple locations […]