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STAFF REPORT – The Task Force for the BGWC Emergency Relief Fund met on Wednesday, April 8, to review nearly 50 requests from individuals and local businesses that are suffering from immediate economic hardships, due to the closing of so many businesses and services. There are many critical financial needs at this time and the […]
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BY TOM ERVIN, MD – It is April 8, 2020, five days after Governor DeSantis initiated a “safer at home” status for the state of Florida. COVID-19 cases continue to increase in our state and nationally. The specifics of the pandemic and its mortality consequences are quoted daily. State directives regarding travel, work and public […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The GICIA’s Mercabo Cove is moving along smoothly and TSI Disaster Recovery Engineer Theresa Cauthen reported to the Land Conservancy Committee that they are slightly ahead of schedule. Construction on the Mercabo Cove Restoration Project began on March 2. The project is designed to transform the basin area of the […]
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BY CHIEF C.W. BLOSSER, BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT – On Monday April 6 the Boca Grande Fire Department building and apparatus were decontaminated in an effort to keep the building and the Firefighters healthy. The Department in response to COVID-19 has stepped up our cleaning and decontamination procedures as well as focusing on prohibiting anyone […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – In the time of social distancing, the island has now taken to YouTube to unveil hidden talents. Entertainment is now virtual, and you can find it all on Spark Boca Grande TV. The YouTube channel was born from inspiration at the beginning of April. Erica Ress Martin created the program to […]
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To the Editor: On February 29 The Island School PTO hosted our 6th annual Chowder Dinner Event in coordination with the Friends of Boca Grande free outdoor concert, Saturday Night Fever! We look back on that night with grateful hearts and fond memories. We had an amazing turn out this year and were overjoyed to […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Code enforcement complaints have found their way into the news again this week, but this time the complaints were lodged against homes on the north end of the island – in Charlotte County – regarding potential living spaces underneath raised homes. According to Nathan and Carol Forrester, whose home is listed […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – Like other organizations on the island, due to COVID-19, Barrier Island Parks Society has sacrificed our ability to continue our mission to inspire, educate and preserve our natural and historic treasures, in hopes to preserve and protect the lives of our global and local visitors, volunteers, staff […]
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STAFF REPORT – Weeks after the 11th annual Boca Grande Hope For Haitians reception in Boca Grande, on February 4, a deadly pandemic has emerged. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) has taken root and is spreading fast. Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Chairpersons Ben and Louise Scott, who held the event with Food For The Poor, were […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Stage lights and scripts are familiar to Royal Palm Players’ actress Karen Snyder, who enjoys taking part in the entertainment aspect of Boca Grande. Before ever wintering on the island, Karen grew up in Rocky River, Ohio. “As a kid I was always performing little skits for the family,” said Karen. […]