Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
The sporting world was transfixed over the weekend at the Masters. Everyone digs in and watches, especially with the story of Rory McIlroy, the son of an Irish golf club bartender. Everyone has a favorite line. A classic? Rory’s take on his last troubles, before victory was secure, was that he was “up in the […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, News, Real Estate.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two projects at its Wednesday, April 8 meeting, including a garage for the Sharp house La Hacienda, and a 1930s cottage on Tarpon Avenue. Present were board members Jerry Edgerton, Barbara Wickwire, Peggy Stanley, Bill Caldwell III, Dennis Maloomian and Paul Eddy. The main project to be reviewed […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will host its 10th annual Giving Challenge from noon April 15 to noon April 16, 2026. The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour online fundraiser supporting nonprofits across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. Many local charities are planning efforts to encourage supporters to donate during this period, as donations […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
Dear Editor: The Boca Grande Art Center and the Boca Grande Garden Club were delighted to come together once again to present our annual March Spring Show to the community. This year was especially meaningful as we reunited after time apart, showcasing beautiful floral and fauna arrangements that perfectly complemented the exhibition. We are deeply […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
When all the world appears to be in tumult, and nature itself is feeling the assault of climate change, the seasons retain their essential rhythm. Yes, fall gives us a premonition of winter, but then winter will be forced to relent, once again, to the new beginning of soft greens, longer light and the sweet […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.
On New Year’s Day, 1947, Lillian and Roy Spinks welcomed their 5th child, a boy named John William, nicknamed by his older siblings as “Tater,” and that name stuck with him his whole life. Born and raised in St. Andrew’s (Panama City), he spent most of his days down at St. Andrew’s Bay, where he […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
The music ministry of Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande will present the Palm Sunday cantata “Calvary’s Lamb: A Song, A Sacrifice, A Savior” during worship services on Palm Sunday, March 29, at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Composed by respected church music composer Mary McDonald, with orchestrations by Ed Hogan, the work traces […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: A special thank you to everyone who attended our 25th season of “History Bytes.” Sally Van ltalie and Robert Johnson initially developed this program, and it continues to improve every year. We so appreciate the Johann Fust Library Foundation for inviting us to do these informal presentations inside the beautiful library gardens. […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man. A quote often attributed to Albert Einstein Einstein (or whomever may have said it) may have jumped the gun when […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Severe drought is impacting nearly all of Lee County, causing grass to change from lush green to dry and brown. From Charlotte to Collier counties, dry weather ranges from moderate to severe. The National Weather Service reported that 2025 was the sixth driest year on record in Fort Myers, and the consequences have rolled into […]