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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Today, October 2, the sights and sounds of the Boca Grande Farmers Market will return to the Wheeler Road Ballfield from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., and it will be a welcome sight for most island residents who have been waiting for a little excitement. However, when you visit the market […]
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A visitation for Carolann Marie George (Buquet) has been set for the date of Friday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande.
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To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory scientists in Southwest Florida and others along Florida’s Gulf Coast are closely monitoring counts of red tide algae, after noting low-level increases of these algae cells in multiple seawater samples during the past two weeks. K. brevis, the single-celled, harmful algae that causes Florida red tide, occurs naturally in […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION As we begin to feel the changes that fall brings to the island, we eagerly anticipate the return of our winter residents and yet another busy season in Boca Grande. Throughout the summer months Lee County staff and a small group of dedicated island residents have […]
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To the Editor: Please join the Mangrove Chapter of FNPS for a presentation on “Various Species of Goldenrod.” Guest speakers will be Al Squires and Denny Girard. Known locally as “The Denny and Al Show,” they lead many educational and entertaining natively field trips all year long.
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To the Editor: On behalf of Richard Newman’s family we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for all the love, kindness, and thoughtful gestures all of you have bestowed upon us. Words can not express how much the generosity of good friends and family are helping us through this difficult time. Sincerely,Nancy and […]
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Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be replacing five broken water valves, and installing two new main water valves next week in the village. The new valves will allow GIWA to turn off isolated areas for repairs in the event of future water main breaks. In order to install the new valves however, water service […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re like many of us who live and work on the island, sometimes it’s nice to sit at one of the beach accesses prior to heading back home or to work. You might have been startled from time to time by someone walking out from behind one of the property walls […]
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BY SUSAN ERWIN The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a hearing on Wednesday evening announcing a final decision on a proposed tax increase. Board members unanimously passed the proposed increase. Last week, BGFCD tentatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy. Last year’s property tax levy had an initial proposed levy of […]
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The Orange Blossom Express will be pulling into Boca Grande once again – bringing with it some of the most recognizable figures from the island’s past to a Lunch with the Legends, sponsored by the Boca Grande Historical Society. The event will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3 at The […]