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To the Editor I would like to clarify some of the issues mentioned in the article last week, “Beach access parking to be cleaned up; new signage proposed,” because the article has raised some concerns. Two years ago the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) requested assistance from Commissioner John Manning regarding problematic and […]
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BY SUE ERWIN Lee County Parks and Recreation Administrative Manager Jesse Lavender unveiled proposed examples of new beach access signs at the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meeting on Wednesday, March 8, and discussed the fact that letters would soon be sent out to property owners on beach access streets. The new signs will replace the […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Rumor has it that island resident Pam Buckles is over the moon after the recent Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, particularly since it was her dog that took Best in Show. Number 22, German shepherd dog GCH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, beat out six other dogs on Valentine’s Day, […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Every once in a while, things work out just as they should. Last week we ran a story about a mystery man named James D. Krahn who had a life-long dream to visit Cuba, and now he will get his wish … albeit posthumously. James’ ashes washed ashore in a Coke […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Island historian and author Candice (Candy) Shy Hooper will be speaking on her book, “Lincoln’s Generals’ Wives: Four Women Who Influenced the Civil War – for Better and for Worse” at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 at the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. Candy’s book illuminates the profound impact of […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN. After working for more than 25 years in the television broadcast news industry, Boca Grande seasonal resident Kim Hume decided in 2007 that it was time to enjoy retirement. Kim is the former vice president and Washington, D.C. bureau chief for FOX News Channel, also known as FNC. She […]
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Lawrence Askew Warner of Boca Grande passed away on March 5, 2017. Larry Warner was born on September 30, 1933, the first of three sons born to Mabel Askew and Lawrence Glover Warner in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Larry spent his childhood in Vicksburg and his summers in Sandy Hook, Connecticut with his grandmother and […]
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To the Editor, A special ‘thank you’ to the U.S. Trust/Bank of America team of Paul Hudson, Kim and Scott for their great sponsorship of the History Bytes 2016-17 season. It is great to have their participation at each event! Thank you, Johann Fust Library Foundation and staff, for such a lovely space […]
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■ STAFF REPORT. Don’t forget to stop by the 19th annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Boca Grande Community Center grounds. The live auction begins at 2 p.m. in the tent near the Crowninshield House. The event, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Boca Grande, offers […]
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■ STAFF REPORT. On Thursday, Feb. 23 Dr. Michael P. Crosby, president & CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, announced that an anonymous challenge donation of $100,000 has been made to support Mote scientists’ efforts to expand their red tide-related research and outreach efforts in Boca Grande. The donors have challenged the Southwest Florida […]