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Realize your dream of becoming a certified captain at Sea School’s Captain’s License Course, to be held January 25, 26, 27 and February 8, 9, and 10 at the Boca Grande Fire Department. With more than 38 years of experience in dealing with Coast Guard licensing, regulations and maritime education, Sea School uses USCG- certified […]
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This story has been compiled from an interview with Danny McKee that ran in the July 27, 2007 edition of the Boca Beacon, the week that Danny retired after working for 32 years as the island’s Department of Transportation Supervisor. At that time he was headed out to live in Wyoming. Danny passed away […]
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During this year of record Florida tourism, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are announcing exciting upgrades to their real-time beach monitoring tool – giving visitors and residents improved resources to plan a safe and fun day at the beach. Mote’s Beach Conditions Reporting System (BCRS) provides twice-daily online updates on conditions at 27 of Florida’s […]
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Tickets for Suncoast Humane Society’s 8th Annual Tennis Ball have been selling quickly. Supporters are encouraged to get their tickets soon in order to secure their seat at the annual gala. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27, in the Clubhouse at the Boca Grande Club. The special fun […]
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The 2015 Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble took place on October 12 on the links at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. The format was an 18-hole, four-player scramble with three flights and no handicaps. Teams were flighted by club pro, Robert Duke, based on front or back […]
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To the Editor: Please join the Mangrove Chapter of FNPS for a presentation on “Various Species of Goldenrod.” Guest speakers will be Al Squires and Denny Girard. Known locally as “The Denny and Al Show,” they lead many educational and entertaining natively field trips all year long.
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The Orange Blossom Express will be pulling into Boca Grande once again – bringing with it some of the most recognizable figures from the island’s past to a Lunch with the Legends, sponsored by the Boca Grande Historical Society. The event will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3 at The […]
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BY SUSAN ERWIN After some recent concerns over the future of the Boca Grande Farmers Market existing at the Wheeler Road Ballfield, we can be secure in the knowledge the second farmers market season will be starting on Friday, Oct. 2 at that location. The fate of season three, however, is still up in the […]
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To the Editor: Forty-two dogs and forty-nine cats have found forever homes to date during Suncoast Humane Society’s “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” adoption special for the month of August. If you have been thinking of adding a furry, four-legged member to your family, this might be the best opportunity for you to do […]
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Make sure you buy that new driver and polish up your clubs, because the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble, held at The Gasparilla Inn Golf Club, is just around the corner. The event has been scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12, and will be held on The Inn’s Pete Dye-designed course. Registration begins […]