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■ STAFF REPORT The 10th annual Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic competition began on January 26, and the action continues tonight. Exhibition games and a cocktail party for the players and their families will take place on Friday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club. Competition will continue through February 2. The […]
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■ STAFF REPORT An Englewood man was arrested this week on island after an altercation on the street led to multiple charges. Gregorio Garcia Jr., 28, of Englewood was charged with burglary to an unoccupied conveyance, second-degree larceny, battery and resisting an officer after fighting with another man at the intersection of Gasparilla Street and Gulf […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Zestful and energetic, Joan Ardrey once took an aptitude test that suggested she would make a good reporter, but she didn’t like the idea of being in the face of people who were dealing with high-pressure situations. So when she graduated from high school in Stamford, Connecticut and moved to Massachusetts […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week we bring you these delightful dishes To explain how the “Taste” fulfills all palatable wishes. Jambalaya and pinks, fried donuts and pie You’ll fill up your belly in the blink of an eye. Shrimp and dumplings, chocolate peanut butter mousse, If you have questions do not feel obtuse. We’ll […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce “Educate Boca” Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit corporation established by the Chamber to administer its scholarship fund-raising and awards. Recipients receive monetary assistance for college tuition, vocational training and special education. These scholarships are vital in maintaining financial viability for our students in order to continue […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Hank Wright Bridge Tournament to benefit The Boca Grande Health Clinic will not be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5 and there are still seats available. The date was changed to avoid a scheduling conflict. All levels of playing ability are welcome. Play will begin at 1 p.m. in The Gasparilla Inn Banyan […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN She’s held several executive-level positions for numerous companies up north, but here in Boca Grande, Karen Grace has embarked on a few exciting adventures that are key to this community. Karen is currently the president of the Boca Grande Historical Society. She’s served three years on the board, and will be starting the […]
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Richard “Dick” James Ryan, a long-time resident of Boca Grande, died peacefully at the age of 81, surrounded by his family. Dick is survived by his wife, Jan; his five children and their spouses, Colleen Devorris (Philip), Dennis Ryan (Melissa), Terry Ryan (Juliana), Chris Ryan (Valerie) and Katie Ryan; and his five siblings, James Ryan, […]
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To the Editor: The Hope for Haitians Committee of Boca Grande was organized in 2009. Its first fundraiser took place in February of 2010, just one month after the tragic earthquake that killed 300,000 Haitians and left more than a million homeless. That tragedy with all the news coverage created a great deal of awareness […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It’s time once again for the “Taste of Boca Grande” to tantalize and titillate our taste buds with strange (and some not-so-strange) and unusual dishes, created by some of the best chefs in the region. So be prepared to enter the big tent on the grounds of the Boca Bay Pass […]