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BY MARCY SHORTUSE J.T. Tremaine, a new teacher at The Island School this year, is a man of many talents. He learned at an early age by watching his father, Robert, that knowing how to do many things and doing them well – will feed your family and feed your soul. He is going to […]
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To the Editor: Thanks to everyone who has already registered to attend the CHNEP Retreat. The form has been changed so that we can learn what you are most proud that CHNEP has accomplished whether or not you are able to attend on Sept. 11. Would you please take 2-3 minutes and respond by following […]
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To the Editor: An Englewood Pioneer Days tradition returns again for the sixth year. Kids 12 and under can participate in the 6th Annual Michael O’Donnell Memorial Fish-A-Thon. Chairs Cathy and Roger Redman, believe strongly that every child should have a chance to learn to love fishing as her late son, Michael O’Donnell did. The […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. That old saying was very apt last week and this week, as Boca Grande residents and business owners experienced an abrupt loss of water in two separate incidents. Water service was interrupted for all but the north end of the island from the […]
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It’s that time of the year again. The tumbleweeds are tumbling, Julio the dog is napping in the street and our choices for food are becoming slimmer and slimmer. First, let us tell you what IS open. South Beach is always open. Sisters Restaurant is open every day except for Monday, but it will close […]
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Make sure you buy that new driver and polish up your clubs, because the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble, held at The Gasparilla Inn Golf Club, is just around the corner. The event has been scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12, and will be held on The Inn’s Pete Dye-designed course. Registration begins […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Heavy rain and rough weather along southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast are impacting sea turtle nests along the beaches, jeopardizing the eggs and hatchlings emerging from the nests. Many nests of loggerhead and green turtles have been documented this year in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas and […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Busy. It’s the word that comes to mind when thinking of Jennifer Burdette Campbell, a work-at-home mom to three children who calls Boca Grande her home. She and her husband, Dan, own Campbell Mechanical, a building information and infrastructure company, and Jennifer can frequently be seen around The Island School and the […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE It doesn’t take long to get used to having something so good as the Boca Grande Farmers Market around. Residents of the island have become familiar with the Friday routine of stopping by for lunch, a cup of coffee, live music and, of course, lots of fruits, vegetables and plants. But, according […]
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BY JACK SHORT Two weeks of onshore wind and pounding waves have taken their toll on sea turtle nests here on the island, but authorities do not seem alarmed, saying that changes to the beach profile and the resulting sea turtle nest losses are expected. A representative of the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association said […]