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A statement made on the Promenade

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week someone made quite a bold statement against homeowners who put plants and rocks on the Promenade, and in particular, one homeowner who placed their own version of “Stonehenge” on each side of their property along the walkway weeks ago. This historic 12-foot strip of land that runs along the […]

Retired Col. Dieffenderfer to celebrate 100 years on Christmas Day service at St. Andrew’s Church

■ BY SUE ERWIN Retired Colonel James “Jimmy D” Dieffenderfer will be turning 100 years old on Dec. 25, 2019. The Colonel is the father of Boca Grande resident and Royal Palm Players’ current President Ann Fletcher. On Christmas Day, Father Geoffrey Piper will recognize “Jimmy D’s” 100th birthday during the 9:30 a.m. service at St. […]

‘Taste’ tickets on sale now, event scheduled for February 3

■ STAFF REPORT It’s that time of the year again, when the eats are “grande” and the music is swinging at “The Taste of Boca Grande,” scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at the Boca Bay Pass Club. The Brett Foreman Band is slated to play again this year, and […]

BTT and the New Year

To the Editor: As 2019 draws to a close, many of us will write a list of resolutions for the New Year, things that we can do better, or action we can take to benefit our communities and improve the world around us. Here at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, we’re striving to do our very […]

Profile: Candy Sasser

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Woman’s Club member Candy Sasser understands that Boca Bargains is truly a treasure hunt for shoppers. If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, you still have tomorrow, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 23 to find something special on the island without having to combat the crowds in area stores. […]

Obituary: Harold Curtis Wells Jr.

Harold Curtis Wells Jr. of Cape Cod and Boca Grande passed away on December 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Medford, Massachusetts on June 11, 1933 to Ruth McKay and Harold Curtis Wells, Sr. Harold grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts  where he enjoyed pond skating and baseball. He went […]

Obituary: Rosemary Fannie Bowler

Rosemary Fannie Bowler, 89, until recently a resident of Boca Grande, passed away on July 26, 2019 after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Bowler Craveiro; brother-in-law, Donald Craveiro; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends whom she considered family. She was predeceased by her sister Jane Trimble, her brother […]

Lighthouse lighting December 14

■ STAFF REPORT One special night a year the Lighthouse beacon shines into the night sky, surrounded by thousands of beautiful holiday lights and merry cheer. Enjoy live music and complimentary appetizers with the community at the annual lighting of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Saturday, Dec. 14. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and […]

Ugly sweaters, pretty flowers at December Chamber Mixer

■ STAFF REPORT Boca Blooms will host the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce December Chamber Mixer on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in their garden courtyard at 411 Palm Avenue.  Join island friends and acquaintances as we round out the 2019 year, complete with refreshments, Christmas jingles, an “Ugly Sweater Contest” […]