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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On the road that spans from the north end of the island, service trucks and equipment have cut the coastal view short. Just off the Boca Grande Causeway Bridge, equipment and cones have lined the road while multiple workers operate machinery in the heat. The construction has been said to improve Little […]
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From menus to matinees… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Throughout her life, Kathy Kelleher has been drawn to the theatre. As managing director for the Royal Palm Players, she’s worked behind the scenes to accomplish RPP’s mission to entertain, educate and engage the Boca Grande community. Her childhood memories consist of growing up on the coast of […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC- Boca Grande has always been unique and comes to hold a special place in the hearts of all who have the opportunity to experience the island. The Boca Grande Health Clinic, the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association, the Boca Grande Fire […]
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BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY– In 1988, an interview with journalist Frank Oliver appeared in the Boca Beacon. Oliver, then 86, and his wife Mary called a house on Park Avenue home from 1952 to 1992, when Frank died at 90. Oliver was born in England. When he decided to pursue journalism, his […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- As work continues on the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club and surrounding property, it’s starting to become easier to see what the lay of the land will be. The beautiful new club and Gulf-side cottages are starting to come to life. Island residents and visitors have been curious as to what is going […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND MARCY SHORTUSE- Local real estate and rentals have flourished after getting back on the market in the past few months, despite previous travel restrictions and social distancing recommendations. Don Lutz of Boca Grande Real Estate compared their rental bookings this summer to those of mid-May to July in 2019, reporting a […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- For months, the sight of a barge has interrupted the endless ocean view from the south end of Boca Grande. Since February, a pile of equipment has been an unexplained puzzle to locals. Many island organizations were unsure of its sudden placement, but local fishermen have spent enough time on the water […]
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To the Editor: Over the next month voters will cast their ballots for the Republican nominee for State Senate. In order to make an informed decision, voters need to know what a candidate believes and whether that candidate can be an effective Senator for their community. As a candidate for the Florida State Senate who […]
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For Donna, the destination is determined by the journey… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Combing the shoreline of Gasparilla Island, local Turtle Patroller Donna Larson dedicates six months each year to protecting our hatchlings. Born into a southern lifestyle, Donna hardly considers Troy, Michigan her hometown. During her early childhood, she learned to get her hands dirty […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY– The Community Center and the property around it have been an important gathering place for island people since it was built in 1929. Francis and Louise Crowninshield donated the property and helped raise the money to build a school for white children first grade through high school. […]