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History Center reopens

The Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center is opening up on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a new exhibit “Footprints from the Past” at the  Crowninshield Community Center, 240 Banyan St. This new, interactive History Center exhibit will bring Boca Grande’s rich and story to life. Visit Bocagrandehistoricalsociety.com

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Chef Wiley Laidlaw

From garden to gourmet, Newlin’s own Chef Wiley Laidlaw’s love for cooking began long before he ever set foot in a professional kitchen. It grew out of long summer days in his grandmother’s garden and kitchen in New York, where fresh herbs, homegrown vegetables and family meals were part of daily life. “She’d cook everything […]

EcoWatch: Are we heading for an insect apocalypse

If all mankind were to disappear,the world would regenerate backto the rich state of equilibriumthat existed ten thousand years ago.If insects were to vanish,the environment would collapse into chaos. Henry David Thoreau American naturalist, essayist, poet and philosopher, best known for his book “Walden,” a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings. Many would think […]

Post office lockers installed this week

A reminder. The Boca Grande Post Office is open.  The new parcel boxes at the Boca Grande Post Office are installed, but do not yet have locks. Please wear your patience and utilize it often when picking up a parcel. We love our post office workers and are so happy to see them back on […]

Two green turtle nests, sure taking their time

BY DENISE JUERGENS,ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY If you are comparing the BGSTA’s weekly turtle stats listed each week in this paper, you may have noticed a slight increase in both the loggerhead and the green sea turtle nests this week. We had a loggerhead nest that went undetected until some disoriented hatchlings were reported wandering […]

Golf scholarship program builds youth leadership at Lemon Bay

A BETTER SHOT FOUNDATION This fall, three students are beneficiaries of scholarships through the A Better Shot Foundation and its summer programs held at Lemon Bay Golf Club. Below are some of the excerpts from their applications. Over 125 students have received scholarships through the program, which also offers a summer program and ongoing mentorship. […]

October view of Lighthouse

View of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Winds had moved some of the sand around, exposing boulders that protect the light. This area was not part of the recently completed renourishment.                 Photo by Cheryl