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Annual Christmas Walk planned for Nov. 24

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, November 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the village of Boca Grande. Stroll down the luminary-lit town to visit with the local businesses and get a jump on your holiday shopping. Check out the Christmas […]

Boca Grande Art Center show this weekend

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Art Center invites everyone to its next art show, called the “Harvest of Art” exhibit happening this weekend. The show runs Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Art Center is located […]

Get ready to shop: Boca Bargains opens November 24

■ STAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 24, marks the grand opening of Boca Bargains for the 2018-2019 season. The opening will include furniture and decorative items for sale in the Annex and on the brick patio near the Art Center. The main store area will feature men’s, ladies’ and children’s clothing, knick-knacks and “gently used” toys. For […]

Englewood Bank Thanksgiving Art Festival planned

■ STAFF REPORT The annual Englewood Bank & Trust Thanksgiving Art Festival always marks the first art event of the new season in our community each year. The Art Festival is on Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 24 and 25 from 10 a.m.  to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Englewood Bank & Trust’s main branch at […]

Obituary: Arthur ‘Artie’ Brooks

Arthur Zervas Brooks, born April 14, 1945 in Albany, New York, passed away November 13, 2018 in Port Charlotte, at Tidewell Hospice. He is survived by his wife, artist Julie Noel, stepson Leif Marten, daughter-in-law Becky, beloved daughter Chance Hammond and her fiancé, Patrick Loring as well as his precious grandchildren Saxon, Kai, Peyton, Terrence, […]

Profile: David Allen

■ BY SUE ERWIN There’s a hardworking, friendly new park ranger at Gasparilla Island State Park. David Allen’s most recent project was filling in the dreadful potholes surrounding the entrance to the park. The area is now smooth and ready for seasonal residents and guests. David grew up in Sodus, New York, a small town in upstate New York between […]

Historical Society thanks community

To the Editor: As we open our newest exhibit, “Boca Grande: Once a Railroad and Industrial Town,” the Historical Society thanks the many people who made financial, informational and other contributions to the project. The Boca Grande Woman’s Club’s donation was of primary importance and started the project. We also appreciate the contributions of the […]

Sunshade ribbon cutting planned today

■ STAFF REPORT The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center invite all to the sunshade ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Pull up your golf cart on the Community Center lawn and enjoy a cup of coffee as Grande Glee performs under the new sunshade.