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BY SUE ERWIN – Human skeletal remains were discovered in the Gulf of Mexico by an archaeological team in 2017, and Dr. Ryan M. Duggins gave a presentation at the Boca Grande Community Center about the recent archaeological find on Thursday, March 14. About a year ago, Florida’s Bureau of Archaeological Research announced the finding […]
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Join the Friends of Boca Grande on an eco-tour of South Central Florida to learn about ancient habitats that are home to the elusive scrub jay, the restoration of the Kissimmee River, the Florida ranching industry, and why this is important to coastal communities. The trip is scheduled for April 1 and 2 and is […]
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Harold Bubil, the recently retired real estate editor of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has written many articles titled “Florida Buildings I Love,” and he will share some of those during a lecture at the Boca Grande Community Center on Tuesday, April 2. Bubil is a graduate of the University of Florida journalism school, and while he […]
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BY ANNE LAMORIELLO – There was no cry for help, just a big splash. Without even thinking and before I could run for help, Lori had pushed away from the dock in our 12-foot dingy in the direction of the splashing and thrashing. The thrashing was coming from the other side of a 32-foot yacht about […]
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To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society is seeking business and group sponsorships for their 11th annual Critter Classic Golf Scramble. The popular charity event will be held Saturday, April 20 at the prestigious Riverwood Golf Club on SR776. Riverwood is a wonderful course, and this is a great event. If you would like to be […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club 2019 Dog Show is over, and party hats have gone into storage until 2021. But we are all left with the happy memories of excited dogs, delighted children and even a girls’ basketball team. This year’s Boca Bowser was Oliver, an adorable dachshund mix who went from […]
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To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association continues to encourage everyone to be safe and courteous when using the Bike Path. With another wave of visitors coming to the island to enjoy spring break and Easter, the number of people utilizing the GICIA Bike Path will continue to increase. So, in our […]
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BY SUE IRWIN – Beautiful pieces of handcrafted art decorate the walls of John Mitchell’s home at the north end of the island. There are colorful images of the sea that he has painted with oils, and shell mirrors and lamps that light up the room. But John is much more than an artist. He […]
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James G. Joiner, Jr. “Cappy”, 81, of Placida, Florida left this earth on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from his Charlotte County residence. Born on June 7, 1937 in Boca Grande, to the late James and Elvera (Rodriguez) Joiner, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. A tarpon guide for forty-six years, a commercial fisherman in […]
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■ STAFF REPORT There once was a setter from Dublin, Whose name was Fido McFin. He hoarded his chews, As far as we knew, And left none for the rest of his kin. It’s the long-awaited Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show! Tomorrow, March 16, festivities begin at 10 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community […]