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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – We do NOT have a confirmed case of COVID-19 on Gasparilla Island. According to officials, “The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to an EMS call this morning where the screening process required crews to deploy a higher level of personal protective equipment. This is a normal precaution that going forward may […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Check your P.O. box soon for a survey from the Boca Grande Health Clinic that they would like everyone on the island to fill out. It is a short, seven-question survey that will be distributed to all P.O. boxes on Friday, March 6. “We believe that the Boca Grande Health Clinic is […]
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John McSorely Mihm, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 6, 1936. John was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Frank Mihm. He attended Gilmour Academy and was a graduate of Carnegie Tech. He started in the metals industry with US Steel in Braddock, […]
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BY SUSAN ERWIN Boca Grande resident Whitney “Whitty” Ransome has dedicated a good portion of her professional career to helping motivate young women to realize their potential and recognize their strengths. She co-founded the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools in 1991, started a program in Baltimore to serve underprivileged girls, and even though she is […]
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To the Editor: Thank you to everyone that helped make the 2nd annual Boca Grande Film Festival a roaring success. The films in our second edition, encouraged everyone to embrace what is new; to view and engage with the films and fellow audience members with a sense of wonder and discovery in the journey. A […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON Is there such a thing as having too much money? Whether it fits her former persona or not, Pauline Lord recalls her growth from du Pont heiress to environmentalist. Her talk “From Silver Spoon to Garden Spade” on Tuesday, alongside the Boca Grande Historical Society, told the audience a transformative story of […]
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STAFF REPORT The Royal Palm Players of Boca Grande are celebrating 30 years of live theatre with a “not-to-be-missed” showing highlighting some of their classic performances. A cocktail reception with start the night off, and show tunes will bring the stars. Led by Emecees Boots Tosdorf and Mark Masselink, this is one you won’t want […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE It’s about various steps. When a person has to transition from living on their own, quite often in a home they thought they would never leave, it’s one of the hardest times of their life. As one ages, though, it’s not always possible to live without professional medical assistance, but being prepared […]
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE Did someone say fresh strawberry shortcake, sizzling brats and hot dogs, homemade delicacies, bargains galore and a silent auction? Did someone say the United Methodist Women’s 22nd annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Boca Grande Community Center Grounds? Well, yes, we did say that. We […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON Boca locals may have recognized three familiar faces on ABC’s “Good Morning America” episode around Valentine’s Day. Triplets Alex, Griffin and Philip Moore from Amherst, New Hampshire have been visiting the Island for years now. These three are not just a part of our seasonal population, but are also young inventors. The […]