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■ MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re planning on coming down to the island soon, or are already here after a long spell of being elsewhere, you’re going to find that some big changes have taken place at the Boca Grande Health Clinic and at the Annex. According to Clinic administrators, the Annex and its activities will […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is excited to announce the 2020 dates for the Mercabo Preserve Site Tours. The five tours held in 2019 were completely booked, so don’t wait to call to reserve your spot. This year’s tours will educate guests about the GICIA’s successful acquisition of the […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN It all started eight years ago with a single bag of raisin nut granola. After hours and hours in the kitchen testing recipes and hosting granola-tasting parties with friends, Laurie Landgrebe introduced a collection of healthy granola to a selection of gourmet shops on the east coast of Florida. And now, it’s […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The excitement is building. The fur is flying. And 30 of Boca Grande’s most talented stars are busy rehearsing for this year’s musical review, “Rescue Me, Too!” On January 10 and 11, get ready for an evening of singing, dancing, comedy and fun – all for the benefit of the Suncoast Humane […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department are “firing up the grill” to host a BBQ rib luncheon in the fire truck bay to benefit the Boca Grande Firefighter Association & Benevolent Fund. The BBQ rib luncheon will be on Saturday, Jan. 18 starting at noon. The lunch includes ribs, baked […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The first “Coffee with a Scientist” series of 2020 hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota is planned for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Join Gretchen Lovewell and hear her presentation about “Red Tide’s Toll on Marine Animals: Stories from Mote’s Stranding Investigations […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Experience a miraculous world of magic, mind reading and hypnosis from world-class “Astonishment Artist” Mat LaVore. Is it possible to change someone’s memories? Read minds? Predict the future? Magic & Mystery showcases 90-minutes of the most spellbinding and revolutionary magic and hypnosis ever performed on stage. Witness LaVore swallow needles, hypnotize people […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN John Mannion is a fitness trainer whose goal is to help people in Boca Grande gain strength and stability to avoid the risk of injury. He currently teaches a “Sit and Get Fit” class three days per week at the Boca Grande Community Center. The courses are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and […]
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Stan Walch, 85, died suddenly at his home in Boca Grande on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Stan was a 23-year resident of Boca Grande. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
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A celebration of the life of Rosemary Fannie Bowler, PhD, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Andrew Fone (Ro’s great nephew) has produced a short documentary film called “Travels with Great Auntie” which will be shown at 4:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. A reception will immediately follow the […]