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Redundant systems and Boca Grande’s Auxcomm 

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, communications for Cape Haze and Boca Grande went back to the pre-Flintstones era.  That might sound extreme. It is not, as Barney and Fred had dial phones with animal horns, and TVs with actual rabbit ears on top. The power was out, as was the internet and phone service. […]

Boca Grande Health Clinic mid-season report

BY MARK DRISCOLL Here we are in March already, and I can’t believe how fast the months are flying by. I hope everyone is enjoying Boca Grande, especially now that the weather is finally treating us to warmer temperatures and sunshine. It’s been a very busy season so far at the Clinic, and each month […]

Revamp for Palm Island’s Rum Bay

The restaurant Rum Bay in the Palm Island Resort on Palm Island has a new look and fully renovated interior and exterior. “It’s got a new logo, a new menu, a new chef and a new general manger,” said Rob Brown, general manager of Palm Island Resort.  The restaurant was one of the first places […]

SW Florida Fishing: Warm up to come…

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The weather has been chilly but sunny this week in Boca Grande and the fishing has started to heat up in the mid day to late afternoon hours. We have been catching quite a few redfish on some of the higher tides with live shrimp along with some really nice sized […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A banker with most interest in his Faith

Money and ministry go hand-in-hand for Larry Hannah. His efforts have shown that, in the right hands, money can be the root of much good, rather than evil. Larry proved that beyond any doubt as he headed up the Boca Grande Disaster Fund, under the wing of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church, following the devastation […]

Take a (trip to) Bath with donations for Strawberry Fest March

Expect Oohs and Aahs at the Strawberry Festival Silent Auction, Saturday, March 2. The 2024 Strawberry Festival Silent Auction will belie its name. In fact, when festival goers enter the tent featuring more than 60 amazing items there will be lots of oohs and aahs and very little silence. “The contributions to this year’s silent […]

‘Putting Around Boca’ golf Fire Dept. event set for March 23

As the Boca Grande Fire Department’s “Putting Around Boca” mini-golf fundraiser in March continues to grow in scale, they have decided to work with the county to block off the street for the event, also emphasizing the need for new fire trucks.  The Fire Department will now be the main hub of the event on […]

Maggie’s cookies with island pedigree

Maggie Bush was not a baker by profession, but when she needed something to bring to a potluck or a friend having a bad day, she knew her cookies would be a hit. It all started around five years ago with a chocolate chip Toll House cookie recipe, and one star extra ingredient: Butterfingers. These […]