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A message from the Boca Grande Disaster Recovery Committee

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

There is much work ahead of us to restore the business community of Boca Grande.Through generous initial contributions provided by residents, a need-based fund has been established to focus on the rebuilding and restoration process.We ask you to join us and contribute to the preservation of this great community.100% of the funds collected will be […]

Boca Grande Health Clinic helps after the storm

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Health & Wellness.

Dana Pellant and Natalie Cole, nurses at the Boca Grande Health Clinic, were a rescue team driving through storm-ravaged Boca Grande in the first days after Hurricane Ian hit the Island. Natalie’s daughter, Campbell, became part of the team, as well.   “We knew who the most vulnerable people on the Island were, and had […]

The Boca Grande Club looks a little different as of late … here’s why

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.

The pitch-apple is a native tree and loves the salt spray. It grows well in full sun and tolerates sandy soil, which is ideal for Island trees. The pitch-apple has coarse evergreen leaves, solitary white or rose flowers and a whitish, resinous fruit, which is poisonous. It makes an ideal hedge but also can grow to be a large tree, so it is quite versatile.

The Grande Chorus takes the stage!

Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Entertainment.

The Grande Chorus is the new group on Boca Grande that makes having fun and bringing good choral music to the community its goal. Alan Corey, who is the music director, stresses that auditions are not necessary, and in addition to the music sheet provided, rehearsal tracks of the music will be emailed to all singers at home for rehearsing. If you love to sing, you meet the requirements.

A friend of the four-legged says goodbye to Boca Grande

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

Some people who come to Boca Grande make a big impact on many, then fade into anonymity when they leave. That might be how Jane Moyer, former owner of Island Dog Boutique & Supply Co. wants it to be, but that is not going to happen on our watch. Jane has always had a soft […]

TURTLE TRACKS: A rare wonder found on a Boca Grande beach

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in Columns, News.

This week on turtle patrol, a Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol volunteer was stunned to discover a very unusual hatchling. On rare occasion, an anomaly such as this poses a unique challenge for the sea turtle permit holder. The permit holder is solely responsible for the livelihood of each and every sea turtle, from nesting adult females to unhatched incubating eggs. Hatchlings require careful treatment and monitoring. It is unlawful to interfere, disturb, transport, photograph, and handle sea turtle hatchlings without a permit.