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BY BOOTS TOLSDORFROYAL PALM PLAYERS You know as soon as you see the set for “Suite Surrender” that you are in for physical comedy of epic proportions. Four doors, one leading to a balcony, a closet and a bar, are sure indicators that there will be doors slamming, hidden objects, mistaken identities and timed exits […]
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Smart Studio began back in 1982 on the west side of Park Avenue, and now they are back, with a shop at 321 Park Ave. in the Old Theatre Building. Founder Wini Smart’s granddaughter Rebecca is now in charge. “We are a bit smaller now, but still offer everything we did before: fine original art […]
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The Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will temporarily change the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable water from February 20, 2024, at 8 a.m. through April 10, 2024. The water will be disinfected with free chlorine rather than combined chlorine/ammonia (chloramines). This temporary change in disinfectant does not cause adverse health effects. […]
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A group calling itself Parcels to the People has scheduled a public meeting outside at the Boca Grande Community center this weekend. Since just before Christmas, residents have been experiencing issues with missing mail, a problem that first arose on the island in 2018. The meeting is outside on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. […]
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Despite the chill in the air, close to 100 people showed up for the season’s first History Bytes program at the loggia of the Johann Fust Library. The topic was the History Center’s new exhibit, based on the 2010 book “One Island: Three Hometowns.” The book and the exhibit include pictures and oral histories sparked […]
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A nest of owls by Lemon Bay High School are Englewood’s newest tourist attraction. This “Great Horned Owl Nest” is across the street from Lemon Bay High School, in a street sign. Eva Furner, a birder and volunteer with Lemon Bay Conservancy, has been watching the situation for just over a month. Furner’s photos have […]
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The Gasparilla Inn history tour takes guests back in time History Tour Guide Sandi Firtion had a full house on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 6 at The Gasparilla Inn and Club. A crowd of about 30 people gathered in the sun on the front porch of The Inn to hear Firtion share her extensive […]
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BY JASON WICKMAN On Saturday, March 2, the Strawberry Festival will return to the Community Center grounds to celebrate more than 30 years of raising money to provide help to local women and children in need. “Despite the fatigue and many challenges left over from the hurricane, the church women are moving ahead full steam […]
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A group calling itself Parcels to the People has scheduled a public meeting on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m., outside at the Boca Grande Community Center. They aim to discuss issues related to postal service on Gasparilla Island. Email bgpushforaction@yahoo.com for details. In the meantime, keep in mind that residents have many options in […]
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BY G.B. (BO) HAMRICKPROJECT COORDINATOR, AUXCOMM The Boca Grande Fire Department’s Auxiliary Emergency Communications project, AUXCOMM, has entered its second phase – the implementation of greatly improved radio communications for many island entities.