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■ 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 […]
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■ 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 […]
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■ 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 […]
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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, […]
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■ 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 […]
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Dear Editor, The Johann Fust Library Foundation held its fall book sale in the library loggia on November 5, 6 and 7. Island residents love this event, and once again they turned out in great numbers to shop for used books and media items. The proceeds of the sale support the JF Library Foundation’s mission. […]
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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 […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Members and volunteers of the Boca Grande Historical Society have been busy installing a new exhibit at the History Center. The exhibit: “Railroads, Phosphate and Real Estate,” will be available to view beginning Friday, Nov. 16. Multiple events will mark the opening. At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, come to the historic […]
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This is part two of a feature series to honor those who served our country as we celebrate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11. We are proud to take this time to remember those who have fought in the service of our country, living and deceased, and who allow us to live as free Americans […]