Obituary: Frances Plummer Jenkins
Mr. Francis Plummer Jenkins, Jr., 78, of Boca Grande, passed away on October 3, 2020 after a brief illness.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Christmas tours by King Fisher Fleet still happening, with a few changes due to the ‘rona
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Matching funds sought for sizable donation to Harry Chapin Food Bank
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To the Editor: For those who know Nick and Helen Kaiser, you understand the many years and countless hours that they have faithfully served the Boca Grande Community. They have recently moved to Ocala to be near their family and we already miss them! For Nick and Helen’s friendship and years of faithful service, an […]
Obituary: Ann Snyder
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Ann Bross Snyder, born February 28,1932, passed away peacefully in the presence of John Snyder, her deeply devoted husband of 64 years. Ann and John were lifelong partners since meeting as teenagers at Northport Point, Michigan. Ann and John spent their summers growing up in Michigan and were married in 1956 at The Detroit Country […]
PROFILE: Lisa Ianita and Paula Marum of Sisters’!
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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- What makes Boca Grande unique isn’t just the paradise appeal or the proximity of the beach. It’s the people. Each story told is one piece of the island puzzle. But it takes two to open a restaurant called Sisters.
New information comes to light regarding Gilchrist, NHR
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An interesting matter has arisen in the case of the nomination of portions of the residential historic district of Boca Grande to the National Historic Register, and it even has Lee County’s attorneys scratching their heads in puzzlement.
The long road to recovery: Dealing with the lingering effects of COVID-19
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BY THOMAS J. ERVIN, MD- Doctors across the world are still trying to understand the long-term implications of COVID-19 – what health effects may look like after recovery, what impacts may resolve and what medical issues may linger. This was the focus of the second “Back to Boca” Grande Rounds webinar, hosted by the Boca […]
Looking for Veteran’s Day stories, photos
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STAFF REPORT- As Veteran’s Day approaches, we are asking our readers to submit stories and photos to honor their family or friends who served, and who have island ties. The deadline for submissions will be Friday, Oct. 30. Our Veteran’s Day issue will be Friday, Nov. 6.
Obituary: Edward Anton Jr.
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Edward Calvin Anton, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 12, in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Ed was a Boca Grande resident and member of the Our Lady of Mercy Parish on the island for over 25 years. Recently, Ed and his first love, Judy, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.
PROFILE: Alyssa Brocker
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Service with a smile at The Inn Bakery… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- For many people in Boca Grande, a steaming latte and a glazed donut might be just a pit stop along the way. But for The Inn Bakery’s Alyssa Brocker, it’s a fun job as she hands over the coffee and pastries with a smile […]