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The 8th Annual Tennis Ball, benefiting the programs, services, and homeless animals of Suncoast Humane Society, packed the house at the Boca Grande Club on January 27.More than 175 attendees enjoyed an exciting live auction featuring an exclusive trip to Napa Valley, a Nat Italiano spaghetti dinner for 100, a fondue outing at the Boca […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE The weather was chilly and blustery, which only heightened the community’s desire to partake in a steaming bowl of chowder. The Island School’s second annual Chowder Dinner raised more than $6,000 for the school’s Parent/Teacher Organization on Saturday, Jan. 23, with approximately 200 people attending.
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This is part two in a three-part series featuring each restaurant representing their deliciousness at the 2016 Taste of Boca Grande. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 1 at the Boca Bay Pass Club, under a tent. Tickets are $90 each and can be purchased at the Boca Beacon […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Water Association announced its intention to replace and expand its current water treatment facilities at its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19. GIWA President Les Diaz said the existing water treatment facility is nearing the end of its useful life. Therefore, the board is reviewing options, including […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Due to inclement weather last Sunday, the Blessing of the Animals has been rescheduled to this Sunday, Jan. 24. The island churches will host this year’s ecumenical “Blessing of the Animals” at the Boca Grande Dog Park located at 7th Street and Gasparilla Road. All are invited to this annual event at […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The developers who are doing their due diligence in a possible purchase of the 10 acres of FPL property at the south end of the island have requested a zoning amendment for the land to be changed from “public facilities” use to “urban community” use. The hearing will be held on […]
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Staff Report The kids are going to be featured this Saturday, Jan. 23, as they can be fishing in the morning and serving (and eating) chowder at night. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Boca Grande North Fishing Pier, kids 15 and under can participate in the youth fishing tournament, sponsored by Lee […]
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To the Editor: On February 17, Mote’s Boca Grande office will host “Coffee with a Scientist,” featuring Dr. Jim Locascio, staff scientist in Mote Marine Laboratory’s Fisheries Habitat Ecology program. Coffee and pastries will also be on hand at Mote’s Boca Grande office (480 East Railroad Ave., Railroad Plaza, Boca Grande, FL 33921). The free […]
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By Sue Erwin Boca Grande Realtor Krista Potthast-Haynes has been a professional Realtor with Michael Saunders on the island since 2014. She is also a board-certified informatics nurse and a passionate advocate for the state of Florida, helping to bridge health information technology to support safer patient practices. Krista is active with both the […]
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