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Activity slowing down for island nesting turtles and their babes

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY SUE ERWIN The final few weeks of sea turtle nesting season are quickly approaching, with the season officially closing on October 31. “We are continuing to have a robust hatching season, and nesting activity appears to be over,” said Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association Board Member Melissa Csank. As of September 28, the […]

Boca Grande Woman’s Club scholarship apps due in February

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The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. In 2018, 52 scholars received financial support from the Boca Grande Woman’s Club. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1) be applying for admission to a school of higher education (including some technical programs); […]

Climb the historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Mondays and Saturdays

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■ STAFF REPORT Walk in the very steps of lightkeepers from the past. Reserve your space now for a 20-minute climb tour to the top of the historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, as volunteer docents share the fascinating story of this U.S. legacy. All proceeds support the continuing restoration and preservation of this local historical treasure. […]

Chamber scholarships awarded to 29 deserving students

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■  SUBMITTED BY BOCA GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that in 2018 more than $20,000 in scholarships was awarded to both new applicants and renewing students. Many thanks to everyone for the success of our 2017 fundraiser. We would like to thank our Chamber Golf […]

Englewood Bank & Trust holding drive for the soldiers

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■ STAFF REPORT Englewood Bank & Trust is once again serving as a collection point for the Rotary Club of Englewood’s Food for the Troops drive. Customers and residents are encouraged to bring nonperishable food and personal care items to any of the bank’s four branch offices: at the Englewood office, 1111 S. McCall Rd.; […]

OBITUARY: George Reese Lyons

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George Reese Lyons, 83, of Blue Bell, Pa. and Boca Grande passed away on September 22, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Anne (Starr) Lyons; devoted father of Bonnie Lyons (Lee) Richards, Laura Reese Lyons, and George A. (Hillary) Lyons ll; grandfather “Poppi” of Laina, Ashley, Connor, Samuel, Matthew (Lauren) and Jeffrey (Laura); and great-grandfather […]

Mote leaders share red tide science at Capitol Hill briefing

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, Letters to the Editor, News, Opinion.

To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory’s leader shared red tide science to inform national policymakers yesterday, Sept. 27, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Mote President & CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby served as a panelist during a red tide briefing at the Capitol to provide an overview of Florida red tide, discuss Mote’s current […]

Services for Mark Futch

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Services for Mark Futch will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Boca Grande Pass (south end of the island). A celebration of his life will be held immediately after the service at the Boca Bay Power House (potluck).