Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, Letters to the Editor, News, Opinion.
To the Editor: As we open our newest exhibit, “Boca Grande: Once a Railroad and Industrial Town,” the Historical Society thanks the many people who made financial, informational and other contributions to the project. The Boca Grande Woman’s Club’s donation was of primary importance and started the project. We also appreciate the contributions of the […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Voter turnout on Tuesday exceeded the 2014 midterm election in both Lee and Charlotte counties. Lee County precinct 18 (Boca Grande Community Center) received 326 votes by mail, 19 early votes and 481 votes on election day. There were 64 Democratic Party voters, 336 Republican Party voters, 79 voters registered with no party affiliation and 2 registered […]
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This is part two of a feature series to honor those who served our country as we celebrate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11. We are proud to take this time to remember those who have fought in the service of our country, living and deceased, and who allow us to live as free Americans […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Lace up your sneakers, improve your health and help kick off the first ever “Boca Fest: Catch the Wellness Wave” event in Boca Grande. A celebration is planned to take place at the Boca Grande Community Center on Saturday, November 17. The Friends of Boca Grande Comunity Center are proud to host the […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN If you are an island resident and you’ve experienced issues with balance or perhaps even had a bad fall, you’ve most likely met Denise Elliot, a physical therapist at the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation annex building. Denise is the clinical director of operations and specializes in fall prevention, a common problem which can […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Obituaries.
Diane Rosemary Ryan Kunkler, beloved wife of the late William Charles Kunkler, Jr. (d. 2017) and dearly loved mother of William, Maren, Kirsten, Kara, Robert, Katrina and Lara, was called home to God on Thursday Nov. 1, All Saint’s Day. Diane was born in London, England on June 27, 1931 to Helen Caspersen Ryan and […]
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Anne Wood Birgbauer, a resident of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, passed away on October 25, 2018. She was born in Detroit on March 14, 1944. She graduated from Grosse Pointe University School and Connecticut College. Mrs. Birgbauer met the love of her life, Bruce D. Birgbauer, at Grosse Pointe University School, and they lived in […]
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This week and next week we will be taking time to honor those who have fought in the service of our country, living and deceased, and who allow us to live as free Americans because of their dedication. By the way, this year is the centenary anniversary of the last year of World War I. […]
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■ A MESSAGE FROM KEVIN HYDE Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle October 10 at Mexico Beach, resulting in billions of dollars in damage and many thousands left homeless. Over the past three weeks, the people of Boca Grande and surrounding areas have responded with generous donations of essential supplies. While still needed, that will […]