Literature Series to feature ‘A Shattered Peace’
The Johann Fust Library Foundation’s Literary Series will feature David Andelman’s “A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price we Pay Today” on Friday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Library.
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A tribute to Jay Kitchen
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow. What a ride!” Emmett Benjamin Kitchen Jr. (Jay) 70, of Alexandria, Va. and Palm Island, died on Dec. 13, 2015 at […]
PROFILE: Kendra Flanagan
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Profiles.
BY SUE ERWIN – The next time you’re strolling around town on Park Avenue, you might want to stop by the Chamber of Commerce office and say hello to the new Executive Assistant, Kendra Flanagan. You’re sure to be greeted with a friendly smile.
GIWA announces plans to improve water facilities
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Water Association has been busy this year planning for future improvements to both your water and wastewater treatment facilities. The first project will include an expansion to the water treatment facilities,including two new deep wells north of the existing facility. The reverse osmosis plant will also be rehabilitated, with […]
Dabek Davis and Griffin to play in Boca Grande pro expo series
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.
BY JEN FIERS – The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held next spring each Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club from February 3 to March 16. The series, with proceeds benefitting the Suncoast Humane Society, will include eight men and eight women competing for over $5,000 in prize money. There […]
A message from the GICIA: Full day fishing trip donated to fundraising campaign
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased to announce that we have reached $19 million in pledges toward the purchase of the Mercabo site. Although the campaign has been an overwhelming success so far, with over 600 contributors from Boca Grande and surrounding communities, we […]
Christmas schedules for island churches and more
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.
The Christmas season is upon us, and the island will be celebrating in many ways. On Christmas Eve, the Crowninshield House celebration will be held at 6:30 p.m. There’s a new tradition this year: Wear your PJs or come as you are.
Talking about elephants with Roger and Candice: OBGBBC getting ready for launch
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Let’s talk elephants. They’re big, they’re gray, they have a trunk. They are also part of this year’s “One Big Grande Boca Book Club,” featuring Vicki Constantine Croke’s book, “Elephant Company.” For the second year the Johann Fust Library Foundation, the Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center and the Gasparilla […]
Music at St. Andrew’s to feature Handel’s Messiah
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Entertainment, Featured News, News.
Music at St. Andrew’s presents “Handel’s Messiah – Christmas Portion” on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 5 p.m., featuring The Qol Quartet (qolquartet.com) accompanied by piano and string quartet. The concert is free and open to the public. Musicians who will be performing include:
Frank: The other Crowninshield
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SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Louise Crowninshield is mentioned often in Boca Grande history, but her husband, Frank (Francis Boardman Crowninshield), is no less interesting. According to an article by Sara C. Junkin (2005 Connections, a publication of the Boca Grande Historical Society), “Frank was more reserved than his wife and was […]