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Guy Robert Horgan succumbed to a virus that affected his heart. He died in his sleep on August 6, 2018. He was 27. Guy was born in Exeter, New Hampshire to Robert and Darcy Horgan and raised in New Castle, New Hampshire. Guy spent his formative summers on Indiantown Island, Maine and his winter vacations […]
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Let’s try it again next Friday.
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■ BY SUE ERWIN As a labor of love, a small congregation has worked to preserve an island landmark over the past century. The historic First Baptist Church of Boca Grande will in 2019 celebrate the 110th anniversary of its founding. Dr. Gary Beatty accepted the call as pastor at the church on Christmas Eve […]
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■ STAFF REPORT A n expert on Gilded Age art and architecture, Chelsea Bruner will be the luncheon speaker at the Boca Grande Historical Society’s Tour of Homes and Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 31. She will explore the motivations and cultural aspirations of the so-called “robber barons,” whose unprecedented wealth fueled an architectural and cultural […]
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■ SUBMITTED BY MISTY NICHOLS Last Friday a group of curious ladies had the opportunity to participate in a weapons training class provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. This was an educational morning filled with class time, a tour of the Lee County gun range, as well as supervised time on the range. During the […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Julie Camp learned how to run a successful business at the young age of 21. Her father, Ken Heimann, Sr., bought the Pink Pony building on Park Avenue in Boca Grande in the early 1980s. The retired Chicago police officer wanted a change when he retired, so after doing some exploring around […]
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To the Editor: Life along the beach in Southwest Florida has been difficult in 2018, with persistent red tide brought on shore by westerly winds. The resultant mortality of fish and invertebrates plus airborne toxins very irritating to the eyes and lungs have chased away not only tourists, but also our beautiful shorebirds. Some recent […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Farm & Fish Market will return to the island on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New to the market this season will be vendors Laurie’s Granola, French Chef Meli-Gusto, Pita Stop Mediterranean Food, and Beef County, a local […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Club’s Tennis Ball Committee has pulled out all the stops for this year’s Tennis Ball gala fundraising event. This is a key fundraiser benefiting Suncoast Humane Society for the 11th straight year. This year’s ball again promises to have exciting silent and live auction packages, focusing on art and culture. […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Mike Wheddle plays rhythm guitar and is the lead vocalist for the Boca Bande, a group that’s been performing at restaurants and New Year’s Eve bashes on the island for more than 20 years. But members of this community won’t get the chance to hear Mike sing this New Year’s Eve. […]