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Suddenly in Command This boating safety primer is designed for those who are not generally at the helm. It will help participants to be prepared with the basics of boating and boating safety in case of an emergency or situation that places you in command. Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at […]
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BY MARK DRISCOLL As we welcome many of you back to the island, I would like to share a brief update on what’s been happening at the Boca Grande Health Clinic – from construction progress and new tools that enhance your care today to our plans for strengthening the medical team for the upcoming season. […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO Scarpa’s Coastal added outdoor seating. Clyde Nabers retired for the second time. The first retirement was from Nabers Chevron as the owner and the second time as the Lee County Mosquito Control Officer. TEN YEARS AGO Testing of the new swing bridge left drivers stuck for about 90 minutes when the bridge […]
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This weekend is a two-fer evening of tradition on island. Saturday night is the Christmas Walk, and Sunday is the Woman’s Club Christmas Tree Lighting. As always, see Ballyhoo for details. This year, the humble Christmas tree in the midst of the railroad median across from Hudson’s is ready for the Sunday night lighting ceremony, […]
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Parsley Baldwin Real Estate & Vacation Rentals is excited to introduce the newest member of their vacation rental team, Justin Melfi (left). Justin joins them as their Property and Maintenance Coordinator, bringing years of experience as a firefighter, code inspector and skilled carpenter. He’s already been a tremendous addition, enhancing inspections, repairs and all the […]
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Save the dates for Christmas Events Christmas Walk … The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Christmas Walk in Downtown Boca Grande on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tree Lighting … The Boca Grande Woman’s Club will be celebrating the Annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 5 […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
The primal rhythmic power and the resonant sound of waves on the shore are likethe earth’s heartbeatand becomes our connection with the body of nature Jonathan Lockwood Huie Poet, author known as the Philosopher of Happiness writing daily inspirational quotes Many islanders still remember the day of April 20, 2010, when the BP Deepwater Horizon […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE We had quite the Thanksgiving week out on the water! The first half of the week felt like summer with temperatures in the 80s and light winds and warm waters. Lots of snook, jacks, ladyfish, bluefish and some really nice sharks were caught. Believe it or not lots of tarpon were […]
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Lee County has provided the following release on the distribution of parking passes, which begins today. The new Boca Grande Parking Ordinance No. 25-16 establishes designated parking zones, defines permit types, sets time limits and outlines enforcement procedures. Residential and business districts throughout Boca Grande are now divided into zones and vehicles must display valid […]
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Boca Grande Sleuths Join the sleuths on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. as they investigate “Snow” by John Banville presented by Susan Hanafee. This free event is held in the Boca Grande Community Ctr., 131 1st St., Boca Grande. Call (941) 964-0827 or FriendsofBocaGrande.org. Nichter on 1968 politics Luke Nichter author of “The Year […]