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This week we welcomed Cpl. Wilhelm “Willy” Radauscher to the island, as he is the new School Resource Officer (SRO) at The Island School. Willy is a veteran of the United States military, 1983-1986, and he was born in Queens, N.Y. He moved to Sarasota as a young man. He is also the father of […]
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■ STAFF REPORT A Placida woman was arrested for driving while under the influence at Gasparilla Road and the Boca Grande Causeway on Monday, March 26 after she rear-ended another vehicle. According to Charlotte County Sheriff’s reports, Madalyn Tinervin was found asleep at the scene when the reporting officer arrived, and she displayed obvious signs […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Second Lieutenant Jim Dieffenderfer was a student in the U.S. Army Air Corps Flying Training Program. Jim is the father of Boca Grande resident Ann Fletcher. He splits his time between here and his home in Orlando. The U.S. Air Force veteran completed […]
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To the Editor: Royal Palm Players has closed a memorable season, which included sell-out performances of “Duets,” “Boca Girls,” “Don’t Drink the Water” and “My Fair Lady,” reinstatement of the Literature Forum as a regular part of the season and a marvelous finale concert version of “Mame.” A lot of people both on and behind […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Art Center and the Boca Grande Garden Club have joined for the past few years to present to the community our annual Art in Bloom exhibit. This year was stupendous. We owe a great deal to Nat Italiano and his agency for the generous, consistent and enthusiastic support year […]
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To the Editor: “Once Upon a Time” (actually last Saturday) it was a “Dude Perfect” day for “All in the Family” and “Friends” who enjoyed an amazing Spring Fair hosted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club. “TV Time” was the theme of this year’s parade and fair. Nearly 100 volunteers arrived for set-up, and as […]
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This Saturday, “TV Time” is coming to Boca Grande beginning at 10:30 a.m., with a star-studded parade along the Bike Path. TV show-inspired golf carts, bicycles, wagons and scooters will assemble at 5th Street at 9:50 a.m. so “Get Smart!” and pre-register now. Late entries may register at 9:45. Led by the Lemon Bay High […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Join island children, Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center for their annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Children up to the age of 11 are welcome to the hunt, with three hunts classified through age categories. There will […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE There has been a bit of a change-up on our beach access streets as of late, a change that includes new signs and a whole new way to park. If you look closely at the entrance to the beach access streets you will see a new sign at each one. Due to […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Effective next Monday, March 26 The Island School will have their own school resource officer (SRO), provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. SROs are going to be stationed at every school in Lee County and eventually throughout Florida, no matter how big or small the school, in accordance with Senate […]