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STAFF REPORT – With nearly 200 requests for funding continuing to arrive and checks being processed to those in need, the BGWC Emergency Relief Fund is turning its attention to raising additional funds to help the effort. “We knew the need would be great,” said President Vicky Winterer, “and we are committed to helping as […]
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STAFF REPORT – If you’re a Gasparilla Island resident whose home is in Lee County and you have a driving urge to help fight the battle against the insurgent spiny-tail iguana, we have an opportunity for you. Lee County has announced two open positions on the Gasparilla Island Municipal Services Taxing Unit Board, the purpose […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND ERICA MARTIN – The island’s famed performers of Spark Boca Grande will entertain from the internet with a distant play. With social distancing recommendations, the group has decided to put on a show for the people at home. On Saturday, May 2 at 3 p.m., eight Spark actors will YouTube livestream […]
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STAFF REPORT – While no nests have been reported on Gasparilla Island as of press time, the season is sure to start soon as a first false crawl was found by Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrollers on Wednesday, April 22. Meanwhile, at the request of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission patrollers have […]
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To the Editor, The burden is shifting to us, as it should. For two months we’ve been inundated with news, opinions and decisions, and watched the stock market bounce like a yoyo. All of this “activity” has been taking place by people who still have their income and don’t mind staying at home until that […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Boca Grande resident Cappy Powell is the newest member of the Johann Fust Community Library program committee. From NCAA legislation service to community contribution, Cappy continues to carry out her passions. After spending her childhood in Richmond, Virginia, Cappy studied political science at the Mary Baldwin University. She then went on […]
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Anne A. Lathrop, 78, a lifelong resident of Northwest Ohio, passed away peacefully April 6, 2020 at the Kingston Residence of Perrysburg. She was born June 16, 1941 in Toledo to the late Harold Milne and Caroline (Simonds) Alexander. Anne grew up in Ottawa Hills, graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1959 and attended […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In the last few weeks, getting groceries has become quite a challenge. It’s a rare day that you can make a list of everything you want and actually get it, but most of us do find our basic needs met. But what if your basic needs include things like a really nice […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Boca Grande Garden Club member Ann Peterson has taken the time to pursue her passions by creating a balance between gardening and cooking. With the help of her husband, Ron, she is proud to have her own ‘Victory Herb Garden.’ Ann has been an active member of the Garden Club for multiple […]
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STAFF REPORT – Island food barrels were picked up earlier this month and stored for the season, but not to worry – they will be back next season. Jane Caple, one of the coordinators of the food bank program on Gasparilla Island, said she wanted to give Jim Benson kudos for allowing them to store […]