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■ BY SUE ERWIN It was a very chilly morning for a boat ride, but 49 people stepped aboard the Santiva on the morning of November 29, to embark on a trip along the Calusa Blueway, The Boca Grande Historical Society hosts a group excursion each year to explore different historical landmarks in the area. […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Ten years ago, Brent Cross accepted a position at the front desk at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. After learning new roles and holding various other positions at the establishment since then, Brent is now the director of operations at The Inn. He’s held that position since August, 2018. “From 2008 to […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Historical Society will once again present their Tour of Homes and Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Luncheon will be at The Gasparilla Inn & Club at 11 a.m., the tour of homes will take place between 2 and 4:30 p.m., and a […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Hearts are breaking all over the island with the passing of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30. Many island residents knew him, and even if they didn’t love his politics they loved him as a man, a neighbor and a lover of Boca Grande. It’s easy to dismiss the […]
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■ BY ROYAL PALM PLAYERS Last night, the Crowninshield was filled with the sounds of music, laughter and fun as 30 of Boca Grande’s favorite performers dedicated their talents to helping the Suncoast Humane Society’s capital campaign. A state-of-the-art facility is desperately needed by the animals sheltered at Suncoast and by the volunteers and staff […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Journalist and author Robin Lloyd will visit Boca Grande on Thursday, December 13 to give a presentation on his most recent book, “Harbor of Spies: A Novel of Historic Havana.” The presentation will take place at 4 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. This book would appeal to Civil […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN If you want to get a good workout out of the way before 9 a.m. on Mondays, head over to Banyan Tree Pilates & Yoga and take Hal Coxon’s spinning class. He’s been a spin instructor and personal trainer there for the past three years. For those not familiar with the term, […]
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To the Editor: Could someone inform the thieves of Boca Grande that public land is public land, and that claiming “their” beach is private needs to stop? The accesses are supposed to be 50 feet wide. I have the maps. Duane Futch gave them to me. They don’t belong to you, they belong to everyone […]
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To the Editor: Mark your calendars for the 31st annual Studio Party/Art Lovers’ Appreciation Day/Once-a-Year Art Sale on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 10 p.m. at The Carroll Swayze Studio, 2373 Donovan Road in Englewood (look for the lighted bicycle tree). If you are looking for a unique gift for that special person, my […]
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Hearts are breaking all over the island with the passing of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30. Many island residents knew him, and even if they didn’t love his politics they loved him as a man, a neighbor and a lover of Boca Grande. It’s easy to dismiss the passing of a celebrity […]