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The Island School PTO 9th Annual Chowder Dinner will take place on Friday, Jan. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. They will offer delicious soups and chowders from all of our favorite local restaurants and clubs, as well as salads and desserts. A cash bar will be available to purchase […]
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This year, the lighting of the community Christmas Tree was held in front of The Gasparilla Inn. The ceremony, which included readings and appearances by all four of our island clergy, included lighting of the tree by Jeanie and Bayne Stevenson, who traditionally host the ceremony at the railroad station. Cookies and programs provided by […]
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The Boca Grande Garden Club had its annual Christmas luncheon at the Boca Bay Pass Club this year. Shown above left to right: Donna Welsh, Wendy Jacobs; Patty Brink, Susan O’Brian, Peggy Seawart and Tanny Clark. Photos by Dusty
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“When you give someone your time you are giving them a portionof your life that you’ll never get back. Your time is your life.That is why the greatest giftyou can give is your time.” Rick Warren, American Baptist Evangelical Christian Pastor and Author Now is the time that the frenzy of gift-buying will reach its […]
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Michael Elmore, who has been in the restaurant industry for forty years in the Englewood area, is the new chef at Lemon Bay Golf Club. Michael’s parents Keyes and Margaret Elmore were the original owners of Lock and Key Restaurant and The Gulfview Grill on Manasota Key. Being brought up in the restaurant business, he […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The holiday season is in full swing here in Boca Grande and the fish have been biting! The cold weather and fronts have got the backcountry fish fired up and on the move. Lots of big speckled sea trout have moved onto the flats and will target anything from live bait […]
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Path to repair lives challenges many As the holidays arrive, Boca Grande finds itself in a season unlike any other. While the spirit of community endures, the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton are still deeply felt. Homes and businesses are in various stages of repair, and the path to recovery is challenging. Yet, there […]
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On January 8 at 5 p.m., Douglas Bradburn, the president and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and well-known author will present the reasons you should follow George Washington by speaking on the life, leadership, and legacy of the first president. Specifically, Bradburn will be looking at the “shared democratic values and George Washington’s legacy […]
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The storms of 2024’s hurricane season brought devastating damages to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. “Repair and restoration estimates are still being determined,” said Father Anthony Hewitt, Pastor of the church, in a report he gave his congregation in late November. The process of restoration is overseen by the Diocese of Venice, which provides […]
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The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority was able to identify an island resident who dumped hurricane rubbish on the Causeway. That resident was called, though at presstime had not yet responded. “We have cameras everywhere and we are watching,” said Kathy Banson, executive director, “and we were able to identify someone on island.” The person or […]