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Body of boater missing in local waters found

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A boater missing since late last week in local waters was discovered in Charlotte Harbor near Burnt Store Marina on Sunday, May 1. Lt. Jeffrey Dektas said Lee Country Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call in reference to a body that was found in the water. The Sheriff’s office dive team retrieved the body […]

Will the real lens please step forward?

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BY SHARON MCKENZIE, BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – While researching the original lens for Gasparilla Island Light, it came to our attention that there are several viewpoints on what was the original 1927 lens for this local beloved icon. We thought trying to locate the original lens from 1927 would not be that much of […]

Former Boca Grande chef opens gourmet shop in Asheville, N.C.

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BY SUE ERWIN – Denise Searle and her husband, Jimmy, enjoyed living and working in Boca Grande for many years, but in 2015, they suddenly felt a yearning to pursue a lifelong dream. Having worked in the hospitality field for numerous years, the couple visualized owning their own business one day.

GIWA pleased to report island water passed all federal & state requirements

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BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION – Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) is pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of water and services we deliver to you every day. We want you to understand the efforts we […]

Journey’s End: The history of an island home

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Submitted by the BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Journey’s End was a house and group of cottages accessed from 18th Street. One of the earliest homes built on the beach, it survives today but has been broken up into various properties with several owners. Fortunately, its history remains intact, thanks to Dr. James M. Ingram, whose family owned Journey’s […]

Profile: David O’Connell

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BY SUSAN ERWIN – Orthopedic body worker and Therapist David O’Connell has been healing island residents at Park Avenue Massage and Bodyworks since November. And it’s an interesting story how his path led him to Boca Grande. David is originally from Brighton, Massachusetts. He excelled in track and field during high school. But after experiencing several […]

Rescue crews searching for missing boater

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■ By Sue Erwin    A 62-year-old man who launched a boat at El Jobean ramp in Port Charlotte Thursday apparently became separated from the vessel sometime on Thursday evening. The boat was recovered between Jug Creek and Pine Island. Lt. Lee Cooper from Boca Grande took a call to assist in a search for […]

Historical Society updates supporters at annual meeting

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■ BY SUE ERWIN      The Boca Grande Historical Society held its 21st annual meeting at the Boca Grande Community Center on Thursday, April 21. President Patricia Agles called the meeting to order. She announced that Jim Blaha recently joined the board. Co-treasurer Bob Vanden Bosch gave an update on the organization’s fiscal year. […]