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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – A majority of our island churches have plans for Holy Weekend services, albeit online, while the 30-day stay at home request stretches on. St. Andrews Episcopal church has gotten used to creating pre-recorded videos from multiple locations in Boca Grande. Reverend Michelle Robertshaw enjoys filming from familiar spots around town. “Just […]
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To the Editor: On February 29 The Island School PTO hosted our 6th annual Chowder Dinner Event in coordination with the Friends of Boca Grande free outdoor concert, Saturday Night Fever! We look back on that night with grateful hearts and fond memories. We had an amazing turn out this year and were overjoyed to […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – Like other organizations on the island, due to COVID-19, Barrier Island Parks Society has sacrificed our ability to continue our mission to inspire, educate and preserve our natural and historic treasures, in hopes to preserve and protect the lives of our global and local visitors, volunteers, staff […]
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STAFF REPORT – Weeks after the 11th annual Boca Grande Hope For Haitians reception in Boca Grande, on February 4, a deadly pandemic has emerged. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) has taken root and is spreading fast. Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Chairpersons Ben and Louise Scott, who held the event with Food For The Poor, were […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – With increasing Coronavirus cases in the U.S., officials are recommending mask wearing when in public or at work. Essential workers have boosted safety precautions and it is encouraged that those at home should do the same. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using a cloth face covering as opposed […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Stage lights and scripts are familiar to Royal Palm Players’ actress Karen Snyder, who enjoys taking part in the entertainment aspect of Boca Grande. Before ever wintering on the island, Karen grew up in Rocky River, Ohio. “As a kid I was always performing little skits for the family,” said Karen. […]
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Born in New York City at the height of the deadly Spanish Influenza on Sept. 24, 1918, Frank Edward Marra succumbed to complications of COVID-19 on April 5, 2020, in White Plains at the age of 101. The son of the late Arthur and Mary Marra, Frank resided for most of his long life in […]
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To the Editor, There are many reasons to be grateful to be living in Boca Grande during these days of global uncertainty and challenge. The Boca Grande Health Clinic stands out as one of the most important reasons to be grateful. As the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus became all too apparent in the […]
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To the Editor, During this time, where so many are doing so much, and giving up so much worldwide to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, there’s an easy fix for one of our biggest local hot spots … the door handles at the post office. All of us who live here have to use […]
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To the Editor, It is time once again for local organizations to submit space request forms for the use of the Boca Grande Community Center and Park for the 2020-21 season (October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021). Lee County Parks & Recreation appreciates the opportunity to be a part of your community events by […]