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■ BY SUE ERWIN Bill Whitney has always been interested in the rhythm and beat of the drums. For the past five years, he’s been the drummer/percussionist for the Royal Palm Players. Bill became involved with the Royal Palm Players five years ago when he met Dan Headington, who was president of the organization at […]
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Vernon Armour, 90, died of natural causes on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Vernon was born in Lake Forest, IL to Lester and Leola Stanton Armour on July 1, 1927. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Freeman Armour, and siblings Elizabeth Hollins, Lester Jr. and T. Stanton Armour. He is survived by his […]
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To the Editor: I have lived on this island for almost 35 years. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t reflect on what a great place Gasparilla Island is. I’ve studied its history, the story of a small fishing village that was destined to be the playground for the rich and un-famous. […]
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To the Editor: We were all spring breakers at one time. So if we knew they were coming … why didn’t we prepare? Extra garbage cans, water and a helping hand. Those kids could be ours or our grandchildren. Help with parking. Don’t add to the chaos … help with a solution. It’s only a […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN AND MARCY SHORTUSE At its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 11, the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board addressed confusion over the Promenade after residents received letters from code enforcement and threats of hefty fines. According to historical records, from Fourth Street to First Street the land along the seawall has been […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center will be hosting The 2018 Pacific Theater WWII symposium, a 3-day event planned for Monday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 18. There will be two speakers each day, culminating with evening entertainment at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. After a successful WWII symposium […]
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit invites everyone on the island to a special presentation on ID theft and other fradulent activities, scheduled for Wednesday, April 25 at 2 p.m. in the Boca Bay Power House. Topics will include credit card fraud, phone scams, email phishing and social media scams. At least one island […]
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■ SUE ERWIN Every other year, students from The Island School work to create unique pieces of art that get to be on display for everyone to see at the Boca Grande Art Center. The 2018 Island School exhibit will begin on Wednesday, April 18. All are invited to join the proud parents and families of […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center will be hosting The 2018 Pacific Theater WWII Symposium, a 3-day event planned for Monday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 18. There will be two speakers each day culminating with evening entertainment at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. After a successful WWII Symposium in April of 2017, […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Dr. Raymond James has been serving patients in the area for more than two decades, and since March he’s been treating patients at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. He officially started as a physician at the island clinic on March 1, 2018. The doctor comes to Boca Grande from Englewood Community Hospital, where […]