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You may have noticed construction signs on Gasparilla Road just off island, and some landscaping taking place on Placida Road north of the Boca Grande Causeway. That’s because bike path proposal that was originally created in 2014 will soon be implemented, connecting Placida road from Rotonda Boulevard West to the Boca Grande Causeway. Construction work […]
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The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has an open advisory board position for seat 7 (a two-year term). Advisory board members are Authority appointed, nonvoting members of the board of supervisors. All GIBA board members, both voting and nonvoting, are unpaid volunteers who are required to file an annual Financial Disclosure (Form 1) to the State […]
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A memorial service for William Andrew Hanley Jr. will be held on Saturday, April 8 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at noon. Mr. Hanley passed away on February 6, 2017.
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BY SUE ERWIN – Master pianist Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski and Shelly Berg have joined forces to bring Boca Grande a one-of-a-kind experience that jazz fans won’t want to miss. Join the Friends of Boca Grande today, Friday, March 24 for this exciting “Jazz Masters” performance at the Boca Grande Community Center. Two shows are scheduled, […]
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Patricia Maxcy Wilson, 90, of Lake Wales, Florida, died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, March 19, 2017 at her home in Mountain Lake. She was fortunate to enjoy excellent health and maintain an active lifestyle until her last day, as anyone who knew her would attest. Patricia was born at home on December 18, 1926 in […]
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Registration is now underway for Lee County Parks & Recreation summer camps. As in years past, D.J. Keisling will be leading the traditional camp, and Joe Wier will be leading the specialty camp. The traditional camp offers children ages 6 through 13 (on or before September 1, 2017) the opportunity to experience field trips, swimming, […]
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The name’s Toby. I’m a 12- year-old Portuguese water dog with beautiful black, curly hair. I’m from an old family, dating back at least to 700 A.D. Our line got its start in the mountainous region between China and Mongolia, where we herded cattle and camels – a long way from the fishing villages along […]
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BY SUE ERWIN – Island residents attended a presentation featuring maritime archeologist Brendan Burke on Tuesday, March 14 in the Boca Grade Community Center Auditorium. Burke, a researcher of commercial fishing and shrimping, works for the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. His presentation included stories and photos of people from the early 1900s catching shrimp and […]
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BY SUE ERWIN – United States Marine Corp veteran Michael Jernigan will be the keynote speaker on Thursday, March 30 at 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center. The event is part of the ‘Lessons Learned from Living’ series offered by the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center. The programs are facilitated by licensed […]
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Curtis Frank Ahrens M.D., 99, of Duluth, Iron River, and Boca Grande, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. “Curt” or “Doc,” as he was known to many, was born in Minneapolis on February 17, 1918 to Walter and Amollia Ahrens. He came to Duluth to work at St. Luke’s Hospital and went on to become head […]