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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. The meeting agenda and backup materials for the cases are available at the Lee County DCD Planning Section located at 1500 Monroe St., Ft. Myers, FL; the Johann […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Have you crossed the bridges to Boca Grande recently and watched people smile as they enjoy viewing the creatures of the sea in clear kayaks? If you’ve been wanting to check them out and experience the thrill for yourself, head to the Boca Grande Fishing Pier at the north end of the […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Jack Cosgrove is relishing life in Boca Grande. He’s been working at Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet Market since September, but before that he was taking care of property for Mrs. Dodo Hamilton, who unfortunately passed away a few months ago. The Pennsylvania native came here when his uncle and aunt, Tim and Celeste, asked […]
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John I. Shaw Jr, 82, of Southport, Conn., died peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital from complications of a rare autoimmune disorder. He was surrounded by family members while listening to his beloved Whiffenpoof Song. Known as “Shawsie” to his grandchildren and many close friends, John was the quintessential gentleman/gentle man. John […]
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To the Editor: Each organization on Boca Grande is fortunate to have local businesses that believe in the non-profit community here. The Boca Grande Art Center is part of that community. Without the wonderful support of these businesses, we would not be able to offer the classes, lectures, exhibits and shows that we do each […]
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To the Editor: Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for the 9th annual Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Boca Grande fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Anglers from around the area will gather at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music and a program […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. With clergy members from all island churches participating, the ceremony will take place on Park Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets. A longtime Boca Grande tradition, the tree lighting will include […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria: 1) be applying for admission to a school of higher education; 2) demonstrate a B or better high school grade point average; and 3) be a […]
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Gail Audrey Jones Richards, 81, died Nov. 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Sussman House in Rockport. Born July 24, 1936, she was the youngest daughter of Dr. Richard P. and Priscilla Fortier Jones. She was a 1956 graduate of Crosby High School in Belfast and was employed by Central Maine Power Co. […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN What happens when you are 23 and just earned your college degree, but aren’t sure what to do with your life just yet? That was the situation Andrew Forsthoefel had to figure out after he graduated from college in Vermont in 2011. So he packed a backpack and spent the next […]