Never Forgotten
■ A White Table was on display this week at the Johann Fust Community Library to honor veterans this Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. Photo by Dusty
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Historic Board approves request to add pavilion shade at community center
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday morning unanimously approved a request to add a free-standing, covered pavilion over the outdoor concrete stage at the Boca Grande Community Center. The addition would be constructed in the north-side courtyard with the intention to provide shade, rain cover and acoustic enhancement. The fabric of […]
Boca Grande’s Historic District: Rises from the ‘Ashes’ of Hotel Hell
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■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE When architect Rick Thurkow bought Boca Grande’s infamous “Hotel Hell” in 1986, he never dreamed he would be entering his own permitting purgatory. Before he finished his $150,000 renovation of the 70-year-old structure, Thurkow would spend two years “haggling with building and zoning officials” to get the approvals he needed. “Rick […]
GIBA roof repair update: Week 5
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■ STAFF REPORT The three lower roofs are framed in, and the stucco subcontractor is working on the overhead roof. Question of the week: Why did you raise the roof of the toll plaza? Answer: The overhead replacement roof is the same height. Each of the lower three roofs was raised 2 1⁄2 feet for […]
Island School students learn about underwater life with ROV project
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Students from The Island School spent Tuesday afternoon at the beach with Mr. Tremaine, testing out their navigation skills using an underwater ROV camera controlled with wiring and a laptop computer. The ROV is a remotely operated vehicle the students built two years ago. The project is being guided by Mr. Tremaine.
Royal Palm Players cast rehearses for season opener ‘Duets’
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■ BY ERICA RESS MARTIN What happens when four couples dare to deal with the differences in their relationships? Well, it’s complicated. Once again, the Royal Palm Players have produced a hilarious show – Peter Quilter’s “Duets.” Yes, it’s about relationships, male and female relationships, specifically, yet it is not an examination of romantic love. Instead, it’s […]
Camera Club’s Bob Elliott to be honored
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■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande Camera Club founder Bob Elliott will be honored by The Island School on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. All Camera Club members are encouraged to attend. The Bob Elliott Award for Photographic Excellence was created by the Boca Grande Camera Club […]
Profile Hal McCombs
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Hal McCombs and his wife, Lynne, have been visiting Boca Grande for nearly 30 years. They enjoyed their time on the island so much that they acquired a home here in 2014. Lynne’s maiden name is Marmet. Her parents – Barbara and Bob – were very active on the island for years, which […]
Thankful for another successful Halloween Walk
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News.
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Halloween Walk was a thrilling success. Thank you to all the businesses that make this tradition possible. Our island’s little ones are thankful for all the yummy treats. Come mix and mingle with fellow Boca Grande Chamber members at the November mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. […]
GIBA toll construction update: Week 4
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■ STAFF REPORT The contractor continues to work on the new overhead roof. This week the lower roof in lane three was removed and is in the process of being replaced. During active construction hours Monday through Friday. two on-island traffic lanes will remain open with the exception of material deliveries or equipment shifts. There will […]