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BY OLIVIA CAMERON The 2020 Ecosummit presented by the members of the Boca Grande Economics Group detailed all of the US economy’s greatest challenges, current concerns, and future technological advances to affect our international relations. Members Jim Runde, Jeff Swift, Marty McFadden and Mike Giobbe each gave insight to tomorrow’s economy, alongside moderator and Board […]
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STAFF REPORT It is time once again for the Boca Grande Bike Path Parade and Woman’s Club Spring Fair, this year to be held on Saturday, March 28. This will be the 35th year for this island tradition, and the theme is the “Wild West.” The Boca Grande Preschool will serve as the Grand Marshall […]
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To the Editor: From the many volunteers of all ages involved, to local businesses and visitors, the 2020 United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival was a community event. It was a beautiful day, with an unprecedented number of attendees. Many deals were found, brats and shortcakes eaten and fun was had by all. As important were […]
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To my Hometown, Wow, it’s a little bitter-sweet to write this letter to … all of you. Many of you have gotten to know me over the years for a number of reasons. You joined the Chamber of Commerce, you were in rehearsals with me for a musical, or maybe you knew me from the […]
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UPDATED APRIL 1, 2020 The following activities have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Lee County schools are closed until May 1. LEE COUNTY BEACH ACCESSES WILL BE OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29. THE DOG PARK WILL RE-OPEN, AS WILL THE GREEN SPACE AT THE BOCA GRANDE COMMUNITY CENTER. THE COMMUNITY CENTER IS […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – We do NOT have a confirmed case of COVID-19 on Gasparilla Island. According to officials, “The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to an EMS call this morning where the screening process required crews to deploy a higher level of personal protective equipment. This is a normal precaution that going forward may […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Check your P.O. box soon for a survey from the Boca Grande Health Clinic that they would like everyone on the island to fill out. It is a short, seven-question survey that will be distributed to all P.O. boxes on Friday, March 6. “We believe that the Boca Grande Health Clinic is […]
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BY SUSAN ERWIN Boca Grande resident Whitney “Whitty” Ransome has dedicated a good portion of her professional career to helping motivate young women to realize their potential and recognize their strengths. She co-founded the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools in 1991, started a program in Baltimore to serve underprivileged girls, and even though she is […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON Is there such a thing as having too much money? Whether it fits her former persona or not, Pauline Lord recalls her growth from du Pont heiress to environmentalist. Her talk “From Silver Spoon to Garden Spade” on Tuesday, alongside the Boca Grande Historical Society, told the audience a transformative story of […]
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STAFF REPORT The Royal Palm Players of Boca Grande are celebrating 30 years of live theatre with a “not-to-be-missed” showing highlighting some of their classic performances. A cocktail reception with start the night off, and show tunes will bring the stars. Led by Emecees Boots Tosdorf and Mark Masselink, this is one you won’t want […]