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■ BY SUE ERWIN Summer Godwin was participating in a beach cleanup at Don Pedro Park with Park Ranger Richard Newman several years ago. The two were discussing ideas on what Summer was going to propose for his Eagle Scout project, which is the highest and final rank a Boy Scout can earn. Summer is […]
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■ STAFF REPORT It is with great excitement that board members of the Royal Palm Players announce they have voted in a new president. At a meeting on July 6 it was determined that Hal McCombs, a former RPP director, will succeed former president Jim Sullivan. Hal has been very involved in RPP since he moved […]
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To the Editor: I am fortunate enough to have been coming to Boca Grande for 33 years. I have seen a lot of changes over the years. The charm and beauty of Boca Grande is a treasure to be preserved. I cherish my time and my home on Boca Grande. Walking the beach at any […]
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■ STAFF REPORT While the island has been jam-packed with visitors this past week, the Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS didn’t have to respond to any serious calls. Nonetheless, the volume of calls was pretty steady.While the island has been jam-packed with visitors this past week, the Boca Grande Fire Department and […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Liam Hugger understands the importance of a strong work ethic. The Eagle Scout has worked at The Barnichol Hardware store on weekends since he was 16, and he currently works full time at Lowe’s in North Port. Liam is the grandson of island real estate agents Karen and Richard Hugger, who […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers this summer. It’s a great way to meet new people and learn about our amazing island history. Currently, specific needs are: – Someone experienced or interested in grant writing – Someone who would enjoy reading through historical interviews and writing down […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Brian Faro has spent many summer days fishing with his friends near the pier at the north end of the island. He also remembers coming to the island to play softball games with Stuie Middleton, Charlie Coleman and others who grew up on this island and are now working here and in the […]
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■ BY JERRY MALLETT Should I stay or should I go? In 1981 the English rock band The Clash produced a song with the lyrics, “Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble, and if I stay there will be double, so come on, let me know.” The […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Big changes coming in the latter part of this year were discussed by board members of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority at their general meeting held on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 28, including the renovation of the toll booth plaza, new toll collection software, a new advisory member and a […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers have been kept busy tracking feline hunters and some other unusual visitors to the island recently, after several nests were subject to predation. As they make their way to the beach to lay their eggs. nesting sea turtles constantly must face natural land predators. In […]