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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14, and the debate continued about a proposal regarding a property at 235 Banyan Street. The request, an item continued from the September 12 meeting and then again continued at the October 10 meeting, was to demolish an existing single-family […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, November 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the village of Boca Grande. Stroll down the luminary-lit town to visit with the local businesses and get a jump on your holiday shopping. Check out the Christmas […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 24, marks the grand opening of Boca Bargains for the 2018-2019 season. The opening will include furniture and decorative items for sale in the Annex and on the brick patio near the Art Center. The main store area will feature men’s, ladies’ and children’s clothing, knick-knacks and “gently used” toys. For […]
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Arthur Zervas Brooks, born April 14, 1945 in Albany, New York, passed away November 13, 2018 in Port Charlotte, at Tidewell Hospice. He is survived by his wife, artist Julie Noel, stepson Leif Marten, daughter-in-law Becky, beloved daughter Chance Hammond and her fiancé, Patrick Loring as well as his precious grandchildren Saxon, Kai, Peyton, Terrence, […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN There’s a hardworking, friendly new park ranger at Gasparilla Island State Park. David Allen’s most recent project was filling in the dreadful potholes surrounding the entrance to the park. The area is now smooth and ready for seasonal residents and guests. David grew up in Sodus, New York, a small town in upstate New York between […]
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Dear Editor, The Johann Fust Library Foundation held its fall book sale in the library loggia on November 5, 6 and 7. Island residents love this event, and once again they turned out in great numbers to shop for used books and media items. The proceeds of the sale support the JF Library Foundation’s mission. […]
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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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■ STAFF REPORT The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center invite all to the sunshade ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Pull up your golf cart on the Community Center lawn and enjoy a cup of coffee as Grande Glee performs under the new sunshade. Following the performance, stay for the Friends of […]
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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 […]