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■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE When architect Rick Thurkow bought Boca Grande’s infamous “Hotel Hell” in 1986, he never dreamed he would be entering his own permitting purgatory. Before he finished his $150,000 renovation of the 70-year-old structure, Thurkow would spend two years “haggling with building and zoning officials” to get the approvals he needed. “Rick […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Johann Fust Library Foundation has a new president, and she’s enthusiastic about all the programs that are planned for this season. New Foundation President Lindsay Major said there are several significant events planned for 2018. “We are extremely proud that we’re able to get Amor Towles to come and speak […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Students from The Island School spent Tuesday afternoon at the beach with Mr. Tremaine, testing out their navigation skills using an underwater ROV camera controlled with wiring and a laptop computer. The ROV is a remotely operated vehicle the students built two years ago. The project is being guided by Mr. Tremaine.
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■ STAFF REPORT Sarasota Architectural Foundation celebrates the legacy of Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, FAIA at its fourth annual midcentury modern architecture festival, November 10 – 12, 2017. Sarasota MOD Chair Art Auction is a part of the festival. Ten amazing Sarasota artists have transformed an iconic Eames© Chair to be auctioned in support of […]
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■ BY ERICA RESS MARTIN What happens when four couples dare to deal with the differences in their relationships? Well, it’s complicated. Once again, the Royal Palm Players have produced a hilarious show – Peter Quilter’s “Duets.” Yes, it’s about relationships, male and female relationships, specifically, yet it is not an examination of romantic love. Instead, it’s […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Hal McCombs and his wife, Lynne, have been visiting Boca Grande for nearly 30 years. They enjoyed their time on the island so much that they acquired a home here in 2014. Lynne’s maiden name is Marmet. Her parents – Barbara and Bob – were very active on the island for years, which […]
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■ STAFF REPORT This year the 24th annual Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament, (G.I.F.T) will benefit the Boca Grande Pass Web Cam and Sunset Web Cam project. As always, the G.I.F.T tournament will be held on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, November 21, and everyone is invited to participate.
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Seven students at The Island School were selected at the beginning of the school year to be part of a program called “Peer Mediation.” The student trainees have been practicing conflict resolution and peer mediation skills for eight weeks during what usually is their recess and lunch time. Facilitators of the training are […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Tony Zaranti is passionate about high-quality food and wine service, and that makes him an ideal leader as the new general manager of the Boca Bay Pass Club. Tony was born in Chicago, Illinois, and his parents retired and moved to Las Vegas when he was 10 years old. After he graduated from […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This past Saturday was the traditional Halloween Carnival, an event that island kids have treasured for almost 40 years. It was raining by the time the carnival began, but that didn’t stop the fun.The costume parade and contest usually held on the outdoor stage was held instead in the auditorium, and […]