Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
A ballerina and a hopeless romantic meet at an art exhibit by the famous French artist Rodin’s statue of “The Kiss.” Of course, they fall in love almost instantly. Things get in the way, but eventually they get together, marry and live happily ever after on a beautiful island. Hallmark writers could not have come […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Recently, my wife and I joined a group of Bocagranders to attend a performance of the opera “Carmen” at the Sarasota Opera. The trip was skillfully hosted by Boca Grande’s very own Debbie Frank. As a special bonus, the world-renowned opera conductor, Peter Leonard, accompanied us, graciously offering to answer any questions. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society recently learned of the death of John “Jackie” Sullivan. Jackie was one of the many people who contributed to several History Bytes sessions, telling stories of growing up in Boca Grande. Like many former residents who have moved away, Jackie never lost his love for the island, […]
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On March 15, 1924, Adolph K. Feinberg incorporated his real estate firm in St. Louis, Missouri. As an early pioneer in the brokerage business, he held Missouri State Real Estate Brokers license number 11. A recognized expert in downtown St. Louis, Adolph served on the real estate appeals board for the City of St. Louis […]
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To the Editor: I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone in Boca Grande for embracing the Art Festival recently. Art On Park Avenue was very successful and I appreciate being able to bring my artist friends to the island for such a prestigious event. I want to thank the downtown businesses especially for […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC. Although there is still a bit of morning chill in the air and in the gulf waters along the beaches of Gasparilla Island, sea turtle nesting season will be heating up very soon. Around May 1st, as female loggerhead and green sea turtles start to haul themselves […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
Welcome all Boca Grande residents, friends and island workers to the 2024 Dog Show, “Puttin’ on the Dog”, to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. The dog show will award prizes in the categories including Costumes, Puppies, Large Dogs, Medium Dogs, Small/Toy Dogs and “Old Geezers”. Deadline to register for the DOG […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, Featured News, News.
Get on board! The Boca Grande Woman’s Club annual Spring Fair is tomorrow, Saturday, March 9. The festive Boca Grande-themed parade, followed by all of the merriment and cheer of a traditional fair with nods to our island’s history, is sure to delight the entire family. The Bike Path Parade starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
There is something special about Garth Bailey. It only takes a few minutes talking to him to know what it is. He is unabashedly in love with the Lord. Garth is from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, but lives and works in Boca Grande during the season. He works as a server for The Gasparilla Inn and […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, communications for Cape Haze and Boca Grande went back to the pre-Flintstones era. That might sound extreme. It is not, as Barney and Fred had dial phones with animal horns, and TVs with actual rabbit ears on top. The power was out, as was the internet and phone service. […]