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Island resident receives alleged ‘Proud Boys’ email

BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND MARCY SHORTUSE- An item in national headlines hit home recently, as an island resident reported receiving an email in regard to political affiliation, allegedly sent by the organization known as the “Proud Boys.” The message, sent on October 20, cited personal information about the recipient, including the resident’s political affiliation and […]

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. From the Revolutionary War to current wars overseas, […]

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.  Ed found his second love, […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Englewood Bank & Trust’s Hunter to give estate planning lecture at month’s end

To the Editor: Kerry Hunter, Trust Development Officer at Englewood Bank & Trust, is resuming her live seminars at the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, 601 South Indiana Avenue, in October. The complimentary seminar, “Estate-planning Basic,” will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. It will be presented with Lori Wellbaum Emery […]

Maribeth Cunningham Celebration of Life canceled

Dear friends of Maribeth Cunningham: Due to the pandemic, we regret to inform you that we have canceled the Celebration of Life honoring Maribeth P. Cunningham scheduled for November 6 at the Boca Bay Pass Club. It will not be rescheduled. Instead of a gathering of family and friends, Maribeth’s son Brian will be creating […]

PROFILE: Alyssa Brocker

Service with a smile at The Inn Bakery… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- For many people in Boca Grande, a steaming latte and a glazed donut might be just a pit stop along the way. But for The Inn Bakery’s Alyssa Brocker, it’s a fun job as she hands over the coffee and pastries with a smile […]