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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Life calling an ace volley of sport, family

Anne Beatty is amazed that she is still being called to do the things she is good at, and things she loves doing. She knows not everyone who reaches 81 can do that. The credit, she believes, goes to a number of things and people, but the real credit, she gives to God. Anne, herself, […]

Free ‘Range Light’ children across the island

In two generations, many places have gone from children being “seen and not heard” to no children at all. Florida (or let’s blame Arizona) is inventor of the world of “55 plus,” where dogs are legally and emotionally more important than children. Saying that out loud is not to set people against each other, only […]

Historic Preservation Board considers two residential projects

Two projects, including a signature house at 181 Gilchrist Ave., will go before Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The proposed new house on Gilchrist is a two-story new design. A site plan submitted by Daily Janssen Architects of West Palm Beach shows the proposed two-story cottage on Gilchrist to be situated […]

Palm Beach sendup the scene at next Royal Palm Players comedy

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 […]

Smart Studio at Old Theatre

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 […]

GIWA water disinfection

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. […]

Postal meeting Saturday

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. […]

History Bytes looks at book, towns of the island

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 […]

From pirates to the Pelican Room

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 […]