Obituary: Robert Lambrecht
Robert (“Bob”) Lambrecht, age 79, of Boca Grande, Florida, formerly of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, passed away on June 12, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer.
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Howl at the Moon Ladies Night Out is coming this weekend
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■ STAFF REPORT Calling all women anglers! Special Effects for Women in Boca Grande presents a women’s tarpon fishing tournament. Entry fee is $600 per boat. Cash prizes awarded to first and second place.
Mote to celebrate World Oceans Day in Boca Grande
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■ BY SUE ERWIN A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon. Aquatic scientists from Mote Marine Laboratory invite everyone to join them from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 to celebrate World Oceans Day at 480 East Railroad Ave. in Boca Grande. The educational event will include fun and interactive presentations […]
Veterans visit the island for therapeutic retreat
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Not even a tropical storm could stop a group of veterans from tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass this week. Visiting the island from all over the country, a group of six men built new friendships while sharing experiences on the island together.
Boat trailer stolen, Fugates fugitive on the loose
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■ STAFF REPORT Two reports of thefts came across the desk at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office recently, which included a missing trailer, three hats and a greeting card.
Profile: Robb Topp
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■ BY SUE ERWIN If you are looking to get in better shape or perhaps improve your golf game, you will want to meet this week’s profile candidate, Robert Topp. Robb, 26, is a certified personal trainer at Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga on the island, owned by Chris and Heather McGill. He […]
Road delays now mean construction on bridge to wrap up soon
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■ STAFF REPORT The final paving on the north side of the new bridge of the Boca Grande Causeway will be wrapping up today, June 3, and drivers can expect one-lane traffic and, at various times, stopped traffic. The longest delays are expected to be around 8:30 am on Friday, when all on-island traffic will be […]
First interactive art show to be held during GIKC
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■ STAFF REPORT Excitement is brewing as kids and captains alike prepare for the 2016 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament this Saturday, June 4, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in Boca Grande Pass. New this year, the Kids Classic makes a very special addition to the festivities for families who want to […]
Sheriff’s Office seeks information on vandalism of loader
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■ STAFF REPORT The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the vandalism of a local man’s front-end loader that was parked in the 700 block of 7th Street. On Tuesday, May 31 deputies were dispatched to meet with a complainant who told them he had parked his 1998 John Deere front-end […]
Save April Fool’s Day, 2017 for the Boca Grande Dog Show
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■ STAFF REPORT April Fool’s Day will be a little more special next year, as the biennial Boca Grande Dog Show will be held that day. This is a tradition of high standing in the Boca Grande community, as this is a place where dogs are as important as their people. Show festivities […]