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To the Editor: As we wind down the fifth sea turtle nesting season since the inception of the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association, we want to extend our gratitude to our community and volunteers. We are thankful to live in an area that champions our efforts and takes such an active role in supporting our mission. […]
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Kids, start thinking about your costume and decide if you are going to be scary, funny, cute or adorable for the Annual Boca Grande Community Center Halloween Carnival. The carnival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. The carnival will start with a costume contest at 1 p.m. sharp. The […]
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The Wildlife Center of Venice is always looking for new volunteers to help them treat more than 4,500 Florida wildlife patients each year, and they need your help now more than ever. Two free wildlife training classes for new volunteers will be held in October for rescuers, transporters, fundraising, collecting supplies and on-site support. The […]
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The annual Johann Fust Library Foundation fall book sale is planned for Monday, Nov. 13 through Wednesday, Nov. 15. The hours of the event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. The sale will be held in the grassy loggia area at […]
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Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – It has been more than 30 years since the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) bike path was constructed and opened to the public. In that time, with the community’s generous support, GICIA has continued to beautify the 35 acres of property that creates the gateway to Boca Grande. […]
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A 2002 26’ Glacier Bay boat reportedly stolen from Marina Bokeelia on July 21 has been recovered. The boat, which belongs to Capt. Jack who operates “Capt. Jack’s Boat Tours” in Bokeelia, was docked along with other tour boats behind Capt. Con’s Fish House on Main Street when the owner noticed it was gone at 5 p.m. […]
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■ PROVIDED BY MOTE MARINE Do you love trivia? Mote Marine Laboratory recently launched a new online game called “Who Wants to be a Sea Star?” on mote.org. This game was originally created for Mote’s Oh Baby! exhibit. This fun interactive game is an expanded version of what is currently on display at Mote and is fin-tastic […]
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William Charles Kunkler, Jr., beloved husband of Diane, gave up his soul to God on Sunday, August 6, 2017 after 88 extraordinary, full years. Bill’s marriage with Diane filled 61 of those years – a union which Bill would say “got him into a lot of trouble” because he ended up with 7 favorite children, […]