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A new pass has finally opened on the front side lagoon of Cayo Costa, after 1 1/2 years of being closed with no water exchange, and the fish that were once trapped are now free to move to the Gulf! The extreme onshore wind during the cold fronts last week, and high tides with heavy […]
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Betty Jane Shiarella, passed away on November 19, 2015. She was born in New Kensington, PA on May 5, 1931 and went through the Arnold, PA school system, graduating from Arnold High School. Mom married my father, George Shiarella, on July 7, 1951 and the couple ultimately settled in New Jersey, where they raised three […]
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Boca Grande resident and self-employed contractor Brendan Dinan has lived on the island for nearly ten years. His parents live on the island as well which is one reason why he decided to move here in 2004. Brendan had his business in New Hampshire for 18 years before deciding to relocate to Florida.“I was doing similar work […]
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To the Editor:Suncoast Humane Society’s preventive health care clinic is proud to announce that it has performed its 5,000th spay/neuter surgery. The clinic, located at 6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, performs spay and neuter surgeries for cat and dog owners of any income level. By offering affordable services, it encourages everyone, regardless of income, to […]
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To the Editor:The committee for The Taste of Boca Grande wish to thank in advance Terry Bisset and The Boca Bay Pass Club for once again hosting the Harry Chapin Food Bank charity. This function is in its 14th year and to make it even more special we have decided to honor some very special […]
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BY SUE ERWIN The Ocean CREST Alliance is teaming up with Palm Island Resort to host a fundraiser to bring together experts in environmental, civic, and philanthropy to honor people and our oceans. The theme will be “Your Life, Your Legacy, Adopt A MPA.”Guests can mingle with filmmakers, photographers, artists, scientists, deep-sea explorers and ocean […]
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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 […]