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The Johann Fust Library Foundation presents the first event in the 2017-2018 Literary Series. Nan Alexander Doyle will be speaking in the library loggia at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 about her book, “Dig Where You Are – How One Person’s Effort Can Save a Life, Empower a Community and Create Meaningful Change in […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Johann Fust Library Foundation has a new president, and she’s enthusiastic about all the programs that are planned for this season. New Foundation President Lindsay Major said there are several significant events planned for 2018. “We are extremely proud that we’re able to get Amor Towles to come and speak […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Students from The Island School spent Tuesday afternoon at the beach with Mr. Tremaine, testing out their navigation skills using an underwater ROV camera controlled with wiring and a laptop computer. The ROV is a remotely operated vehicle the students built two years ago. The project is being guided by Mr. Tremaine.
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■ STAFF REPORT Sarasota Architectural Foundation celebrates the legacy of Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, FAIA at its fourth annual midcentury modern architecture festival, November 10 – 12, 2017. Sarasota MOD Chair Art Auction is a part of the festival. Ten amazing Sarasota artists have transformed an iconic Eames© Chair to be auctioned in support of […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Camera Club founder Bob Elliott will be honored by The Island School on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. All Camera Club members are encouraged to attend. The Bob Elliott Award for Photographic Excellence was created by the Boca Grande Camera Club […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Hal McCombs and his wife, Lynne, have been visiting Boca Grande for nearly 30 years. They enjoyed their time on the island so much that they acquired a home here in 2014. Lynne’s maiden name is Marmet. Her parents – Barbara and Bob – were very active on the island for years, which […]
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■ PROVIDED BY TONYA DOHERTY Mark your calendar for the first art show of the season. Boca Grande Art Center will hold their opening show November 16 to 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and will continue from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday at 236 Banyan Street, the Boca Grande […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Halloween Walk was a thrilling success. Thank you to all the businesses that make this tradition possible. Our island’s little ones are thankful for all the yummy treats. Come mix and mingle with fellow Boca Grande Chamber members at the November mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. […]
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■ STAFF REPORT This year the 24th annual Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament, (G.I.F.T) will benefit the Boca Grande Pass Web Cam and Sunset Web Cam project. As always, the G.I.F.T tournament will be held on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, November 21, and everyone is invited to participate.
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■ STAFF REPORT The contractor continues to work on the new overhead roof. This week the lower roof in lane three was removed and is in the process of being replaced. During active construction hours Monday through Friday. two on-island traffic lanes will remain open with the exception of material deliveries or equipment shifts. There will […]