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STAFF REPORT – The Johann Fust Library Foundation will present a series entitled: Island Booknotes 2021: Live Stream. The first virtual event will feature author Fred Rich. He will speak about his latest novel, Escape from Extinction: An Eco-Genetic Novel. The program will be presented live online on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. For […]
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STAFF REPORT – The 3rd Annual (but first-ever virtual) Boca Grande Film Festival! This year’s festival will span five days with a diverse selection of riveting films and documentaries, viewable through the Friends of Boca Grande online film hub. Friends of Boca Grande Community center will be hosting a socially-distanced opening night drive-in film on […]
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BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN – Even in troubled times, there are causes for celebration. Five of them are right here at Boca Grande Preschool. Less than one year ago, on March 2, 2020, just before the country started shutting down, the Boca Grande Preschool launched an exuberant new fundraiser: The Beach Ball at The Gasparilla Inn […]
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STAFF REPORT – On Thursday, Feb. 4 at 4:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will present a unique series of installments program called, “Faith and …” that will begin with historian Steven E. Woodworth. Woodworth’s first presentation in the series will be called, “Faith and … brotherly conflict.” This free, online speaker series examines the […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY – As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is delighted to announce the opening of our newly restored Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. The preserve is located on the old Wildflower Golf Course property at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, adjacent to Placida Road. The 80-acre property was […]
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BY MARGUERITE TREMELIN – In the interest of the health and safety of our generous Boca Grande community, the Boca Grande Preschool canceled its spring fundraiser, the 2nd Annual Beach Ball at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. In the absence of the Beach Ball, the BGP Board of Directors is working harder than ever to […]
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To the Editor: The Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation would like to thank Helen Fraser who directed a generous charitable donation to the Foundation upon her death last year. Helen gave back to the Boca Grande community with her time and talent serving as a trustee of the Boca Grade Health Clinic Foundation board. Planned […]
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To the Editor: The 22nd annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival this March will be a month-long, fully virtual celebration of the power of reading brought to the community by the Lee County Library System. Nearly 30 acclaimed authors will provide nightly programming March 1-12. Other highlights include the opportunity to video chat with headlining and […]
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BY KATHY BANSON-VERRICO – The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) is pleased to announce its newest customer service feature – online access for standard toll pass accounts. The site can be used to update contact information, set up notification preferences, request additional passes, edit payment information, add funds, view pass usage, print receipts and monthly […]
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STAFF REPORT – More than 325 Boca Grande families carry a Healthnetwork Card with a phone number they can call to connect themselves and their family members with top specialists and medical centers in the country. They call the Healthnetwork hotline when they need expedited access for diagnosis, treatment, executive physicals, travel information and more. […]