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Upcycle your books and make some hedgehog tree art at the same time

■ STAFF REPORT Do you enjoy holiday crafts? Here is a perfect opportunity to makes something special this year. Learn to create a Christmas tree from a book or magazine. The Johann Fust Library Foundation invites you to attend a complimentary lesson in the fun art form called “book art” on Saturday, Dec. 9 from […]

Christakos led lively discussion at last Boca Grande Camera Club meeting

■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB At the last meeting of the Boca Grande Camera Club, island resident and club member Patti Christakos, a professional photographer and a candidate for a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Maine Media College in Rockport, Maine, gave a presentation on “Telling Stories with Light,” sharing 16 […]

Glass Bottom Rentals offering free kayak trials on December 10

■ STAFF REPORT Have you crossed the bridges to Boca Grande recently and watched people smile as they enjoy viewing the creatures of the sea in clear kayaks? If you’ve been wanting to check them out and experience the thrill for yourself, head to the Boca Grande Fishing Pier at the north end of the […]

Profile Jack Cosgrove

■ BY SUE ERWIN Jack Cosgrove is relishing life in Boca Grande. He’s been working at Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet Market since September, but before that he was taking care of property for Mrs. Dodo Hamilton, who unfortunately passed away a few months ago. The Pennsylvania native came here when his uncle and aunt, Tim and Celeste, asked […]

Obituary John Shaw

John I. Shaw Jr, 82, of Southport, Conn., died peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital from complications of a rare autoimmune disorder. He was surrounded by family members while listening to his beloved Whiffenpoof Song. Known as “Shawsie” to his grandchildren and many close friends, John was the quintessential gentleman/gentle man. John […]

Art Center thanks all island businesses, organizations for their support of the arts

To the Editor: Each organization on Boca Grande is fortunate to have local businesses that believe in the non-profit community here. The Boca Grande Art Center is part of that community. Without the wonderful support of these businesses, we would not be able to offer the classes, lectures, exhibits and shows that we do each […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust event tickets on sale now for February 2 event at Gasparilla Inn Beach Club

To the Editor: Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for the 9th annual Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Boca Grande fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Anglers from around the area will gather at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music and a program […]

O, Christmas tree! to be lit up by firefighters

■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. With clergy members from all island churches participating, the ceremony will take place on Park Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets. A longtime Boca Grande tradition, the tree lighting will include […]

Have you seen the holes in the road? It’s ok, it’s a GIWA thing

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’ve noticed the two holes in the road on Park Avenue just outside The Temptation Restaurant, don’t fret: They won’t be there much longer. The repair to the road is due to a gravity sewerline that was starting to collapse and form a sinkhole. “Basically, the sand was going into […]

Changes to Boca Grande app makes surfing a lot easier

■ STAFF REPORT Whether you’re a visitor or a long-time resident of the island, you may want to check out the new changes to our Boca Grande app. If you have the app downloaded on your phone or iPad already, you’ll want to delete and re-upload to see the newest version. “We reconstructed it so you […]