Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History.
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Boca Grande Historical Society has done some timelines in the past, but primarily ones put together for specific times or events in history. Now, though, historians can browse what the BGHS has called “the mother of all timelines.” This timeline begins, quite literally, at the beginning of time for the state […]
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To the Editor: This is our second season on the Island. We knew there was something incredibly special about this place but these last few months have shown us the true charm of Boca Grande. We are absolutely overwhelmed by the incredible dedication of the entire Boca Grande community during this uncertain time. It is […]
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To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a plan to allocate $3 million of federal funds from the CARES Act to support local food security organizations and to continue phasing in operations previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. • The $3 million allocated to food security organizations […]
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To the Editor: We love coming to Boca Grande on short visits. Beautiful fun area for just chilling, shopping, dining and just enjoying the area. Yes, things have changed all over our country. We have noticed too. People are just not extending the olive branches, of friendliness like in years past. But for the most […]
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STAFF REPORT-The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet for the first time in a long time, on Wednesday, June 10 at 10 a.m. in the Woman’s Club Room at the Boca Grande Community Center. There are several items on the agenda, including the following: • The homeowner at 461 Palm Ave., the Candler residence, […]
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To the Editor: Indeed the lunatics are out now, whether the moon is full or not. Like all lunatics who rant and rave, they choose topics they know little about. Usually this is a harmless affliction; in the midst of a health pandemic this is exceedingly dangerous, and unfortunately, often fatal. The very first pronouncement […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Local realtor Melissa Csank has found the perfect blend between homes and history while listing local houses and serving on the board of the Boca Grande Historical Society. However, Melissa was not always a real estate agent with an interest in historic homes. Melissa grew up surrounded by the rolling “Sound of […]
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For her, happiness is a well-planned event… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Florida girl Courtney Clark is familiar with Boca Grande’s beaches. After spending most of her childhood in Southwest Florida, she’s devoted her time to local event planning. Courtney was born in the town of Center Moriches, in Long Island, N.Y. and lived there until the […]
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Jack Richard Wittkamp, 91, of Boca Grande and Allendale, N.J., passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020 in Boca Grande, with family members by his side. Jack leaves behind his daughter, Donna Henry (Mark) of The Woodlands, Texas; son Mitch Smith (LuAnn) of Middlesex, N.J.; son Richard Von Wittkamp of Bothell, Wash.; and five grandchildren […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Last week Lee County announced they would be allocating millions of dollars in financial relief to people and businesses who are struggling to recover from the COVID-19 quarantine and subsequent shutdown. The county received $57 million from the federal government as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also […]