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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Matching funds sought for sizable donation to Harry Chapin Food Bank

To the Editor: For those who know Nick and Helen Kaiser, you understand the many years and countless hours that they have faithfully served the Boca Grande Community. They have recently moved to Ocala to be near their family and we already miss them!  For Nick and Helen’s friendship and years of faithful service, an […]

Obituary: Ann Snyder

Ann Bross Snyder, born February 28,1932, passed away peacefully in the presence of John Snyder, her deeply devoted husband of 64 years. Ann and John were lifelong partners since meeting as teenagers at Northport Point, Michigan. Ann and John spent their summers growing up in Michigan and were married in 1956 at The Detroit Country […]

GIBA, Inn Beach Club renovation create road closures

BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Road construction and detours can now be found at the north end and in the downtown area of the island, as several roadway projects are taking place. The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority’s Southern Roadway Sidewalk Project, which began on August 31, is expected to create one-way traffic situations on Gasparilla Road at […]

Looking for Veteran’s Day stories, photos

STAFF REPORT- As Veteran’s Day approaches, we are asking our readers to submit stories and photos to honor their family or friends who served, and who have island ties. The deadline for submissions will be Friday, Oct. 30. Our Veteran’s Day issue will be Friday, Nov. 6.

Back to the sunshine: Are you ready?

BY THOMAS ERVIN, MD- Rain. Rain, rain, and more rain. September was a month of rain. Four named storms surrounded us and more followed us through October. The culverts were full. Ducks and ibis were feeding in the back yard (now Lake Ervin). While I am certainly not old enough to remember it, I have […]

Obituary: Edward Anton Jr.

Edward Calvin Anton, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 12, in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Ed was a Boca Grande resident and member of the Our Lady of Mercy Parish on the island for over 25 years.  Recently, Ed and his first love, Judy, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.