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Lois Thompson Davis of Osterville, Mass. and formerly of Boca Grande and Montreal, Canada passed away peacefully at her Osterville home on Saturday, March 21, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Nathanael Vining Davis who predeceased her and the mother of Katharine Vining Davis of Osterville and James Howard Dow Davis of Cotuit. She […]
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BY PHIL SNYDER, SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY Feline siblings Binx and Little Girl had been available for adoption at Suncoast Humane Society since November 2014. Earlier this month the adoption team at the Society’s Animal Care Center received a call from the United Kingdom. Brian Port reminded staff that he and his wife Jenny had visited […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND KELLI BECTON Many tears have been shed this week over the passing of a true Boca Grande friend, Mark Shevitski. His death was reported early Monday morning and while not much is known as to how it happened, hearts are breaking all over the island. He was born in Fort Myers […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Lee County Commissioners have once again put the fate of Gilchrist Avenue in the hands of the people of the island, after scheduling and then “unscheduling” a discussion of the matter at the April 21 board meeting. On Friday, April 10 District 3 Commissioner Larry Kiker met with individuals from all sides […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The GICIA held its 44th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 2. Reports were give by President Stevenson and Treasurer Allen as well as the Chairs of the Bike Path, Land Conservancy and Communications Committee. Bob Elliott, Chair of Communications, introduced the GICIA’s 3.5 minute video “Keeping it Grande,” which was […]
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Stop by the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, located at the southern tip of the island, and celebrate Florida Lighthouse Day on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have some cake and make some memories revisiting a popular island icon.
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Diane Johnson and Melanie Sullivan, Co-Chairs of the Boca Grande Garden Club Community Services Committee and committee members Gina McFadden and Priscilla Masselink, spearheaded the drive to install those” Caribbean blue” benches surrounded by palms and bamboo on both sides of the Post Office building. Marc Spurgeon of Boca Grande Realty supplied three benches and five […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE It has been confirmed that Lee County Commissioners will review, listen to public input and make a determination regarding parking on Gilchrist Avenue at their meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courthouse. Meanwhile, various groups around the island are solidifying their stances to present to the […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Island resident Daly Walker and a few of his close friends will be taking the “big” trip to Texas this year to meet former President George W. Bush, have a little lunch and tour the president’s museum … to the tune of $75,000. Walker outbid all competitors at the Hank Wright Live […]
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The Boca Grande Art Alliance invites everyone to come see the works of the Boca Grande Art Alliance members and students in the Member & Student Show that runs Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Everyone is invited, you can call 964-1700 for more information. The Gasparilla […]