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■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Water Association will be replacing aging clay gravity sewer lines on Gasparilla Street beginning December 9, 2019. DeJong Excavating Contractors, Inc. has been contracted to complete this project. This was originally scheduled for November, but it was postponed due to emergency repairs in another location. The clay gravity sewer […]
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This is the second part in a series we will run through December regarding our area’s homeless and needy situation, and how we can help. ■ BY SUE ERWIN More than 100 plastic containers filled with school supplies and holiday surprises were collected at Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church recently, and transported by congregation member […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Join scientist Dr. Robert Hueter, director of the Center for Shark Research, for coffee and pastries during this presentation on shark […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Christmas Walk is right around the corner on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. Join the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce in the quaint downtown village of Boca Grande for a luminary-lit stroll through town, a chance to visit and kick off some holiday shopping on “Small Business […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Sena Jeter Naslund and Flora Naslund Schildknecht are a mother and daughter with a shared passion for writing. They will be speaking at the Johann Fust Library on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. Naslund is the best-selling author of several novels, including “Ahab’s Wife,” “Abundance,” “Four Spirits,” “The Fountain of Saint […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The annual Englewood Bank & Trust Thanksgiving Art Festival is this Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Englewood Bank & Trust at 1111 S. McCall Road in Englewood. Fifty of the nation’s top award-winning fine artists and craftsmen will be […]
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■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB Television stars, art, candy and a very distinctive urban garden are the buzz for the 2020 Boca Grande Garden Club catalog of activities. “The Club’s leadership team has planned a truly remarkable series of events,” noted Club President Susan O’Brien. Here’s where you’ll be able to spot Garden […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Join your friends and neighbors for the annual Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk on Saturday, Nov 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Boca Grande Village will be ringing with Christmas cheer. Stroll down the luminary-lit town, visit with our local businesses, kick off some holiday shopping on “Small […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The island was the locale for two deaths in the past few weeks, and both deaths were of relatively young individuals. On Monday, Nov. 18 at 8:46 p.m., the Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS, as well as the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, responded to a call concerning a […]
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The Boca Grande Garden Club will host their annual Christmas luncheon featuring their traditional beautifully decorated tables on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at noon at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. The theme this year is “Silver and Gold Holiday.” To reserve your seat, mail your check for $60 for members and $70 for guests (payable to […]