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Janet Johnson has one of the most scenic views she has ever had from a desk job. Her current position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as administrative assistant at Gasparilla Island State Park affords her a spot that overlooks the beach, lighthouse and Boca Grande Pass. Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Janet moved to west Tennessee […]
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Walter William “Bill” Lathrop, Jr., a lifelong resident of Northwest Ohio, passed away April 15, 2019 at the Kingston Residence of Perrysburg at the age of 85. Bill was born on June 5, 1933 in Toledo to the late Walter William “Dutch” Sr. and Cornelia Kelsey (Coley) Lathrop. He attended Ottawa Hills Elementary School and […]
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To the Editor and all of our supporters: The Coconut Cabaret series houses musical performances featuring artists from diverse genres. From folk to Motown and 50’s Swing; this series awakens the soul and takes you on a musical journey. Please consider sponsoring Coconut Cabaret. Sponsorship opportunities are a vital way for you to help underwrite […]
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To the Editor: After a very successful season, Boca Bargains closed on April 17th and will reopen in November. Established in 1986 by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the shop is staffed exclusively by volunteers, and all merchandise is donated. Proceeds from Boca Bargains benefit the BGWC Scholarship Fund and community grant program. On behalf […]
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To the Editor: I want to thank all of the dozens of people who sent cards, letters and gifts to our family after my wife Roberta’s passing recently. Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the thoughts and prayers sent to us in our time of need. Our community is more than abundant in its […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – During the past few weeks, future plans of the Boca Grande Health Clinic and its Annex building have been a concern to the island’s residents. What follows is an update on what transpired before and after the Clinic’s annual meeting on April 11, 2019. The Health Clinic has experienced significant growth […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – New-fangled headlight tags, evildoing doves and sidewalks were part of the conversation at the Wednesday, April 24 quarterly meeting of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority. In fact, the entire second half of the meeting was devoted to discussion revolving around trying to pinpoint the exact property line at the southernmost part of […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – We are one step closer to having a little more beach to our name. On Tuesday, April 23 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of Jacksonville awarded a $6.4 million contract to a company from New Jersey for what they call “reducing risks to landside infrastructure in the Lee County portion […]
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This weekend the 11th Annual Ladies Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament will take place in Boca Grande Pass, the first tarpon tournament of the 2019 season.Fishing will commence at 7 p.m. and end at 10 p.m., with the awards at the Pink Docks following the tournament.Cash prizes will be awarded to first and second […]
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To the Editor: After a very successful season, Boca Bargains closed on April 17th and will reopen in November. Established in 1986 by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the shop is staffed exclusively by volunteers, and all merchandise is donated. Proceeds from Boca Bargains benefit the BGWC Scholarship Fund and community grant program. On behalf […]