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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The weather was chilly and blustery, which only heightened the community’s desire to partake in a steaming bowl of chowder. The Island School’s second annual Chowder Dinner raised more than $6,000 for the school’s Parent/Teacher Organization on Saturday, Jan. 23, with approximately 200 people attending.
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■ STAFF REPORT Due to inclement weather last Sunday, the Blessing of the Animals has been rescheduled to this Sunday, Jan. 24. The island churches will host this year’s ecumenical “Blessing of the Animals” at the Boca Grande Dog Park located at 7th Street and Gasparilla Road. All are invited to this annual event at […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The developers who are doing their due diligence in a possible purchase of the 10 acres of FPL property at the south end of the island have requested a zoning amendment for the land to be changed from “public facilities” use to “urban community” use. The hearing will be held on […]
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Staff Report The kids are going to be featured this Saturday, Jan. 23, as they can be fishing in the morning and serving (and eating) chowder at night. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Boca Grande North Fishing Pier, kids 15 and under can participate in the youth fishing tournament, sponsored by Lee […]
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To the Editor: On February 17, Mote’s Boca Grande office will host “Coffee with a Scientist,” featuring Dr. Jim Locascio, staff scientist in Mote Marine Laboratory’s Fisheries Habitat Ecology program. Coffee and pastries will also be on hand at Mote’s Boca Grande office (480 East Railroad Ave., Railroad Plaza, Boca Grande, FL 33921). The free […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased and encouraged by the outpouring of support toward the purchase of the Mercabo site from residents of Gasparilla Island and the surrounding areas. As of Monday, Jan. 11 the GICIA has received nearly $20.5 million in pledges toward the […]
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BY SUE ERWIN – The owners of a new floral shop in town called Boca Blooms will be hosting an open house celebration on Friday, Jan 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be food, drinks and live music at the open house. […]
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A little 8-year-old boy from Rhode Island is traveling the world without leaving his bed. Dorian Murray has terminal cancer, but his supporters worldwide bring him some comfort. You might have seen him on Facebook, as he has virtually traveled as far away as China, and as close to home as North Port and Englewood, […]
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A good bowl of chowder is hard to beat, and buying one for a good cause makes it taste even better. The Island School’s second annual Chowder Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crowninshield Community House, with 12 restaurants participating. The cost is $15 […]