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Fishing for a cure: 2019 Boca Grande Classic raises $240,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

■ BY SUE ERWIN The 2019 Raymond James and RSA Boca Grande Classic was tremendously successful this year, netting more than $240,000 for a very good cause. The objective of this annual event is to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, an organization with a mission to cure cystic fibrosis by funding research and drug development […]

Boca Grande Fire Department to hold pet CPR class

■ STAFF REPORT Pet owners take heed – a very valuable opportunity is being given to you by the Boca Grande Fire Department. On Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to noon, a dog-and-cat CPR class will be held at the station, 360 E. Railroad Ave. The class is free. The instructor will be Silvia […]

A couple from Cheshire, a Boca Grande love story

Dave and Hazel Webster of Cheshire, UK, were recently in town not only for their annual Boca Grande vacation, but for their year anniversary. They were married on the beach of Boca Grande, actually, and absolutely love their annual visits. Congratulations to them!  

Fatal accident on Gasparilla Road leaves Boca Grande resident dead

■ STAFF REPORT A 90-year-old Boca Grande man has passed away after being involved in a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday, April 9 at approximately 7 a.m. Eliot Clark was walking his dogs on 7th Street at Gasparilla Road when he made contact with a truck driven by Debbie Prinz of North […]

Boca Grande snook update at ‘Coffee with a Scientist’

■ BY SUE ERWIN What is happening with the local snook population? That’s what Mote Marine scientists Dr. Kevan Main and Dr. Ryan Schloesser explained to guests at the final “Coffee with a Scientist” presentation on Wednesday, April 10. The scientists gave an interactive presentation called “Advances in Snook Aquaculture Technology Development and Stock Enhancement,” […]

‘Minna and the Canine Club’ make debut in Boca Grande

■ BY SUE ERWIN Erica Abel understands that dogs are a pretty big deal in Boca Grande. So when she published her recent children’s book, “Minna and the Canine Club,” she planned on marketing the book here when she came to visit her aunt, Kelly Savage, for spring break. Erica is an elementary school teacher […]

Lee Commissioners vote unanimously to revamp Boca Grande Community Center, Island School playground this spring

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Tuesday, April 2 the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to award a contract for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Boca Grande Community Park, 131 First Street West. Installation should take place, according to the county, in late May or early June – right when […]