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The Boca Grande History Center is excited to announce the formal opening of three new exhibits in addition to the current main exhibit, “Boca Grande: Once A Railroad and Industrial Town.” Join them for a special preview, with hours on Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 170 Park Ave.The new exhibits include: […]
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At approximately 7 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 24 the Boca Grande Fire Department, Lee County EMS and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were called to Gasparilla Road between 25th and 27th Street for a heavily-damaged golf cart with no one around. It appeared the cart had struck a tree, then flipped. According to authorities they […]
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By Misty Nichols, GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is excited about relaunching the Volunteer led tours of the Mercabo Cove Site in 2022. These site tours have been extremely popular in the past and have booked quickly. With the restoration of the Cove completed, the 2022 tours will be the first opportunity […]
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Oberta “Obie” A. Baker passed away Friday November 19, 2021 in Aurora, Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 3, 1936, she was the daughter of Ober and Lealia (Gilbert) Slotterbeck. She grew up in Clark Township N.J. and graduated as valedictorian at Union County Regional High School. Her love for Boca Grande started quite […]
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The year was 1921. Women had just fought for and won the right to vote, Warren G. Harding had just taken the oath of office, and Margaret Mary Loviner was born in Columbus, Ohio. If you’re fortunate enough to earn the title of Octogenarian, you’re probably like Marge and have gathered some tips, advice and […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation want to thank everyone that helped make the Second Annual Holiday Hoopla a Success. First, our sponsors: Parsley-Baldwin Realty/PB Grande, The Friends of Boca Grande, Glass Bottom Rentals, and The Gasparilla Inn & Club. We also want to thank our amazing […]
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Jean Reddy Armour died at her home in Boca Grande on December 6, 2021. She was 94. She was preceded in death by her husband T. Stanton Armour; her daughter Audrey Armour Ayars; brothers Michael Reddy, Phillip Reddy and sister Josephine Reddy. She is survived by her son Thomas Stanton Armour, Jr. (Robin) […]
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The Bocilla Islands Conservancy Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Placida preserves and protects green space by acquiring land, educating residents and visitors on how to keep their environment healthy, in balance, respected, preserved, and protected. “We attempt to keep this part of Charlotte County’s ecosystem in balance. We are an important part of the […]
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re not talking about the holidays or even the start of the new season. Croquet season has officially begun. After a steady year of growth, the 2021-2022 croquet season is off to a strong start with exciting play in store. “I’m looking forward to the new […]
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This week’s shopping tips include gifts that are more of an intangible nature, or gifts that are more unique or homemade. While supply shortages don’t seem to be as pronounced as we were told they might be, shipping from overseas locations is definitely “iffy” at best. Here are some ideas for people on your list […]