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BIPS: Renovated Gasparilla Island Range Light soon to be unveiled
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.
■ BY SUE ERWIN The tenting on the Gasparilla Range Light will be coming down soon. Barrier Island Parks Society Executive Director Sharon McKenzie said all of the metal work is done on the light, and the finishing touches on the painting should be completed by the end of December. “The unveiling will take place […]
Thefts from boats reported on ‘Damfi’ streets last week
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
■ STAFF REPORT Three separate cases of thefts from boats occurred on the island and were reported recently. According to reports on Saturday, Dec. 10, GPS units were allegedly stolen from a vessel that was docked in the 100 block of Damficare Street. Deputies were called to the scene when a caretaker of the boat […]
Smokin’ meats and firefighters: Could you even ask for more?
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.
■ BY SUE ERWIN Come and support your local firefighters on Friday, Dec. 30 as they fire up the smoker and cook up some delicious BBQ. For a $20 donation per plate, you’ll have the option of a half rack of slow-smoked ribs or a heaping portion of mouth-watering pulled pork, both coming complete […]
Merry Christmas to the Lighthouse and to Boca Grande
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor: Those of us who have been working to restore the Gasparilla Lighthouse wanted to thank the island for making the restoration possible. There is a tradition in the construction of old barns to mount a small pine tree to the top of the framed-in structure to celebrate the progress to […]
‘Taste’ restaurants announced, tickets available online
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The coordinators of the 2017 Taste of Boca Grande have announced the 18 restaurants that will be participating in the event, and that tickets will be even easier than ever to get this time.
Obit: Alice Beatrice ‘Beasie’ Churchman du Pont
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News, Obituaries.
Alice Beatrice (Beasie) Churchman du Pont, 100, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2016 at her home in Fairfield, Connecticut. She was born in September 22, 1916 in Morristown, N.J. and was the daughter of the late William Bridgeman Churchman, Jr. and Alice Beatrice Geyelin Churchman. She attended the Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Chestnut […]
Library Foundation declares December 13 as ‘Sheldon Kaye Daye’
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
■ STAFF REPORT On Tuesday, Dec. 13 the Board of Directors of the Johann Fust Library Foundation welcomes the Boca Grande community to the library at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate “Sheldon Kaye Daye,” in honor of the Lee County Library System director who will be retiring at the end of this month. Kaye was […]
Profile: Donna Caso
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Profiles.
■ BY SUE ERWIN Although you might not see her on most days when you come into Hudson’s Market to grab lunch, Donna Caso is usually very busy working in the kitchen preparing food and stocking other items to keep the store running smoothly. Donna has been working at the store for more […]
Suncoast Humane Society offering a variety of classes for you and your pet in January
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor: Help your dog or dogs be the best they can be by teaching them basic commands, completing a training course with them or training them to become part of a certified pet therapy team. In January, Suncoast Humane Society is hosting a variety of canine training courses at 250 Center […]