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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The artwork for the 2019 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament hit the streets last week, and it still has people tearing up a little bit. According to Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Wesley Locke, artist Kelly Reark put a lot into this one. The artwork features the boats that won […]
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The weather may have cooled off, but the island is heating up with the hustle and bustle of season again. Visitors and residents alike are flocking back to one of Southwest Florida’s most prized possessions. Restaurants and area shops are getting busier, and the roads will soon be packed. Fishing gear was removed from a […]
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The Island School Art Show was a true testament to the creativity and talent of our island children. Shown above, one of the local arts’ greatest supporters, Susan Bowers; a group shot of just a few of the kids who exhibited at the show; Wicket Barger and his entries for the Camera Club; Will Duke […]
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All the students at The Island School took field trips last week. Shown here, grades 3-5 took their annual excursion to the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, where they studied form, different types of paintings and the artists who painted them, and much more. Shown below, grades K-2 went to the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf […]
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Lemon Bay High School tennis teams finished the year on positive notes.The boys finished their season as 2A District 11 Champs and won 2A Region 6 semifinals. The girls finished 3rd Place in the district. Clockwise from top left: The LBHS girls team with Coach Roach; Matthew and Joshua Hutcherson, Jordan Shirley; Cameron Hinkle; Brittni Bisceglia […]
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Dave and Hazel Webster of Cheshire, UK, were recently in town not only for their annual Boca Grande vacation, but for their year anniversary. They were married on the beach of Boca Grande, actually, and absolutely love their annual visits. Congratulations to them!
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Janet Johnson has one of the most scenic views she has ever had from a desk job. Her current position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as administrative assistant at Gasparilla Island State Park affords her a spot that overlooks the beach, lighthouse and Boca Grande Pass. Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Janet moved to west Tennessee […]
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Walter William “Bill” Lathrop, Jr., a lifelong resident of Northwest Ohio, passed away April 15, 2019 at the Kingston Residence of Perrysburg at the age of 85. Bill was born on June 5, 1933 in Toledo to the late Walter William “Dutch” Sr. and Cornelia Kelsey (Coley) Lathrop. He attended Ottawa Hills Elementary School and […]
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To the Editor and all of our supporters: The Coconut Cabaret series houses musical performances featuring artists from diverse genres. From folk to Motown and 50’s Swing; this series awakens the soul and takes you on a musical journey. Please consider sponsoring Coconut Cabaret. Sponsorship opportunities are a vital way for you to help underwrite […]
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To the Editor: After a very successful season, Boca Bargains closed on April 17th and will reopen in November. Established in 1986 by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the shop is staffed exclusively by volunteers, and all merchandise is donated. Proceeds from Boca Bargains benefit the BGWC Scholarship Fund and community grant program. On behalf […]