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The Grande Rounds health lecture series sponsored by the Boca Grande Health Clinic and the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation kicked off the season on November 16 with a webinar to welcome everyone back for the season. Clinic physician Raymond A. James, D.O., and Clinic CEO Mark Driscoll, covered what to expect as our seasonal […]
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One of the highlights of the most recent Lee County Commissioners’ meeting was the approval of numerous county beach projects, including construction of a sunshade at the beach by the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. This agreement was made with the Barrier Island Parks Society. It is still unknown as to when construction of the sunshade […]
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It’s difficult to put a pin in Tim Fetzer’s accent. Born and raised in Germany, Tim has a clear German accent, but his father is from Chicago which is evident when Tim says words like, “Chicago” voicing the characteristic mid-western vowel spread. None of this will matter one iota when Tim, now 18 years old, […]
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When Lee County Commissioners sit down for the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7 they will not only be discussing the finalization of Boca Grande’s sidewalk ordinance amendment, but also the renewal of lease agreements with three island organizations and a beach renourishment project at the south end of the island. The Boca Grande Historic […]
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Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5 for the annual Lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. Sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the event will be held across the street from Hudson’s Grocery on Park Avenue. This year’s ceremony features Christmas messages from our local clergy. Christmas caroling […]
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This year’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic will be played over the course of three weeks, from January 22 through February 12. • Week of January 22: Gasparilla Inn & Club mixed doubles; Boca Grande Club 70+ mixed doubles • Week of January 29: Gasparilla Inn & Club mixed doubles; Boca Grande Club men’s doubles • […]
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This week’s shopping tips include gifts that are more of an intangible nature, or gifts that are more unique or homemade. While supply shortages don’t seem to be as pronounced as we were told they might be, shipping from overseas locations is definitely “iffy” at best. Here are some ideas for people on your list […]
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Frank Koffend isn’t the kind of man to make a big fuss. “You know, I’m not looking for publicity, you understand,” he explained. But when four Boca Grande teens went out of their way to reunite him with his lost wallet, he felt compelled to sing their praises. “I was thinking about how many bad […]
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It was a near miss for Michelle and her husband Rick Wolfe last October. They were in their boat, about three miles offshore on the morning of October 25 when the unthinkable happened. Their precious standard poodle, Sophie, was nowhere to be found. “We started looking for her, and we were about to run out […]
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