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■ STAFF REPORT It is with great excitement that board members of the Royal Palm Players announce they have voted in a new president. At a meeting on July 6 it was determined that Hal McCombs, a former RPP director, will succeed former president Jim Sullivan. Hal has been very involved in RPP since he moved […]
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Mary Ann Linane Hearn of Atlanta, Georgia, widow of James Tolbert Hearn, passed away in her sleep on June 19, 2017 at the age of 94. Mary Ann was born in Atlanta on May 4,1923 to the late James and Mary Linane. After graduating from Girls High in Atlanta, Mary Ann taught dance to put […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two certificates of appropriateness at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 12. The first item on the agenda was a request to construct a new residence and rehabilitate an existing guest suite and garage at 981 9th Street in Boca Grande. The applicant proposes […]
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To the Editor: I am fortunate enough to have been coming to Boca Grande for 33 years. I have seen a lot of changes over the years. The charm and beauty of Boca Grande is a treasure to be preserved. I cherish my time and my home on Boca Grande. Walking the beach at any […]
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■ BY BONNIE PRINGLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GIWA Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking water) water supply. From July 10, 2017 at 8 a.m. through August 21, 2017, GIWA will disinfect the water with free chlorine rather than combined chlorine/ammonia (chloramines). […]
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■ A beautiful array of fireworks lit the Fourth of July night sky here on the island, over both the Gulf of Mexico and the Boca Grande Bayou. Gasparilla Island was seriously hopping for the entire weekend, as a matter of fact. Photo by Skip Perry
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■ STAFF REPORT While the island has been jam-packed with visitors this past week, the Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS didn’t have to respond to any serious calls. Nonetheless, the volume of calls was pretty steady.While the island has been jam-packed with visitors this past week, the Boca Grande Fire Department and […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers this summer. It’s a great way to meet new people and learn about our amazing island history. Currently, specific needs are: – Someone experienced or interested in grant writing – Someone who would enjoy reading through historical interviews and writing down […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Brian Faro has spent many summer days fishing with his friends near the pier at the north end of the island. He also remembers coming to the island to play softball games with Stuie Middleton, Charlie Coleman and others who grew up on this island and are now working here and in the […]