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Obituary Jay Niles

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News, Obituaries.

John “Jay” Cutler Niles, of Marblehead, Mass. and Woodstock, Vt., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 9, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was 54 years old. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Jay spent the majority of his youth in Londonderry Vt. and Hanover N.H., where he developed his love for […]

Fust Library named as one of 25 favorite Florida buildings

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ STAFF REPORT Want to make the Fust famous? This is your chance, as the American Institute for Architects and the Florida Foundation for Architecture are holding a contest to see which of 25 buildings get the most votes in their People’s Choice Awards. The public can vote on their favorite building by going to […]

Republican Club Golf outing planned for July 22

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

■ BY SUE ERWIN The West Charlotte County Republican Club is planning its 9th annual golf outing on Saturday, July 22 at Lemon Bay Golf Club. The event is limited to the first 120 registered golfers. The cost is $75 for WCCRC members and $100 for non-members. WCCRC member Ray Corcoran said non-players are welcome […]

Eagle Scout Summer Godwin soars toward higher goals

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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 […]

Obituary: Mary Ann Hearn

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

Mary Ann Linane Hearn of Atlanta, Georgia, widow of James Tolbert Hearn, passed away in her sleep on June 19, 2017 at the age of 94. Mary Ann was born in Atlanta on May 4,1923 to the late James and Mary Linane. After graduating from Girls High in Atlanta, Mary Ann taught dance to put […]

Historic Preservation Board approves requests on two island properties

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■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two certificates of appropriateness at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 12. The first item on the agenda was a request to construct a new residence and rehabilitate an existing guest suite and garage at 981 9th Street in Boca Grande. The applicant proposes […]

First baby sea turtles of the season emerge

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■ BY SUE ERWIN The first sea turtle nest on the island has hatched. Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers discovered the first hatch of the season on June 30 on zone 7 near at 10th street close to the range light walkway. We’re just two months into nesting season, and there should be more […]