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Gary Mormino shares history of Florida’s growth

Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Community History, News.

At this month’s “Let’s Talk About Florida” book discussion, author Gary Mormino shared comments on his book, “Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams.” Gary shared that one of his great interests is World War II and the impact it had on the subsequent growth of Florida from a small southern state to the third most populous state in the nation, after the two other Sunbelt states, California and Texas. The book analyzes the many changes that occurred between 1950 and 2000 but Florida’s growth and development have continued to a present day population of more than 22 million people.  

OBITUARY: Richard Gallagher

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Profiles.

On May 16, 2022, Richard S. Gallagher joined his beloved wife of nearly 49 years, Ann L. Gallagher, in heaven.  Richard is survived by his adoring daughters, Elizabeth (Christopher) Petree of Chapel Hill, NC and Catherine (Jonathan) Brown of Chicago, IL. “Pops”, as his family lovingly called him, also leaves behind four grandchildren who thought […]

OBITUARY: Richard Burroughs

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Richard Suppes Burroughs was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2, 1929 to Davis Carlisle Burroughs and Nancy Suppes Burroughs. He died at home on January 25, 2023. When Dick was 3 years old, his family moved to St. Michaels MD; he grew up on a farm on the Chesapeake Bay where family activities included […]

OBITUARY: Jeannie Redpath Becton

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Jean “Jeannie” Redpath Becton, who spent winter months in Boca Grande, artist and silversmith who was known for her infectious laugh, her creativity, and her generosity, died on February 3, 2023, at the Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. At the end, she was surrounded by her loving family, including Henry Becton, Jr, her husband of […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Andrew Colburn

Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.

Andrew Colburn started his new job at the Boca Grande Health center on the Monday of the week Hurricane Ian hit the island. It was quite a welcome. The storm hit on Wednesday and on Thursday Andrew called clinic CEO Mark Driscoll to see what he should do about coming in.

Does anyone know the law around here?

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

This week something happened on the island that shook many people. It angered them, it confused them and it struck a chord in them that resonated with a sonic boom. Many of those people are Island School parents.  Late last Friday afternoon a letter went out to school parents explaining that a registered sexual offender […]

BGHPB hears three COA cases, teases upcoming projects to appear before them

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History, News.

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8 to discuss three Certificates of Appropriateness, which were all passed unanimously. Disaster Relief Fund, administered by the Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande, has announced that the last day to donate to the fund will be January 31. Included in […]

Major to present book at Fust Foundation presentation

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On Thursday, Feb.16, local author Lindsay Major will speak about her book, “Lindsay Hughes Cooper: A Portrait.” Major is a former president and board member of the Johann Fust Library Foundation. Many Boca Grande residents may have heard her read at Poetry in the Garden, as she is a long-time member of the Live Poets […]