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■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE The guys are back in town. The “guys” being four talented artists who will be showing off their skills with brush, canvas and shells on Jan. 24, 25 and 26 at the Boca Grande Art Center. The weekend show features artists Johan Bjurman, John (Rocky) Dedrick, John W. Mitchell Sr. and […]
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■ STAFF REPORT This week’s profile may seem a bit confusing on first perusal, but there is a method to our madness. We want to introduce you to the chefs behind “The Taste of Boca Grande,” a few at a time, in the weeks leading up to the event on February 3 at the Boca […]
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There are more than a few Boca Grande property owners and regular visitors who are very well acquainted with Nantucket, and many of those are familiar with the iconic ’Sconset Bluff Walk. It is a walkway approximately one mile long, and its width varies from location to location along the way. It is very much […]
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■ STAFF REPORT On Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. everyone is invited to hear Christine Johnson, the president of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, speak. The location will be the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. A reception will follow the presentation in the Woman’s Club Room of the Community Center. Since the […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Why is Jan Myers standing in front of her garage door empty-handed? It’s because she needs more items for the Bargain Room at the United Methodist Women’s annual Strawberry Festival. The Festival is March 7, but it’s not too early to get rid of some of your clutter or unused items. Jan […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The death of a 54-year-old woman on a north Boca Grande beach has been ruled accidental by the Office of the District Medical Examiner. Marcella Soloman of Melbourne Beach had been staying at a home near where she was found, which was on the beach in the 5800 block of Gulf […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Remember those guys who will do just about anything for anyone, including putting up banners for events, rescuing sea turtles and decorating tall spaces for Christmas? You know who we mean, the guys from the Boca Grande Fire Department. This is your chance to thank them for what they do in our […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of a stolen vehicle at the Pink Elephant, at the corner of 5th Street and Bayou, on December 28 at approximately 7 p.m. According to reports, the complainant said he parked his vehicle at The Pink Elephant around 5:30 p.m. for dinner, but […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The death of a 40-year-old man in Boca Grande Isles will be ruled as an accidental traffic homicide, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Peer August Segelke, of Blacksburg, Va., was riding on the back of a golf cart on Treasure Lane in Boca Grande Isles on Monday, Nov. 18 when […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN It all started eight years ago with a single bag of raisin nut granola. After hours and hours in the kitchen testing recipes and hosting granola-tasting parties with friends, Laurie Landgrebe introduced a collection of healthy granola to a selection of gourmet shops on the east coast of Florida. And now, it’s […]