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BY MARTA HOWELL, FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE What a whirlwind this last year has been! Last year at this time my office was in a shipping container in the parking lot of the Crowninshield Community House. It was not a particularly pleasant experience for me – or for our wonderful Friends’ staff! But in a […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community History, Featured News, News, Real Estate.
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the demolition of a historic beach compound at 1000 10th St. Attending for the committee were Dennis Maloomian, Jerry Edgerton, Paul Eddy, Becky Paterson, Barbara Wickwire, Peggy Stanley and Chairman Bill Caldwell. The house is a large, sprawling Spanish style compound fronting on the Gulf at the end […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
Grace Haly, the daughter of Dr. Emily Haly and Adam Haly, is recovering after a paragliding accident in Switzerland in October. “We are struggling with this new normal,” said Dr. Emily Haly, who is back in Florida as she helps her daughter recover on the East Coast. Grace went to Switzerland for her sophomore year […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
‘Encroachment issues’ across island on Lee County right-of-ways Beginning Dec. 1, just over 300 Boca Grande residents received letters requesting the removal of unpermitted or unauthorized items from the Lee County right-of-way. “Per direction from the Board of County Commissioners, staff sent letters to any property owner with identified right-of-way encroachments, requesting that these items […]
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BY LIGHTHOUSEUNITED METHODIST CHURCH Food insecurities have become a growing concern in recent months. The demands on food pantries have increased dramatically, not just locally, but nationwide. Keeping up with the demand continues to be a challenge for all those agencies that serve their communities. The Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande has stepped […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Profiles.
A fresh perspective at the Pass Club When Boca Bay Pass Club sought a new executive chef, they wanted someone who could refine the dining experience by elevating familiar member favorites with sharper technique, richer flavor and a broader global perspective. They found that balance in Chef Steve Polowy, who brings more than 30 years […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community History.
FIVE YEARS AGO GIWA’s Water Reclamation Facility had completed the final pour of concrete for two new concrete tanks and an elevated platform. TEN YEARS AGO Bayne Stevenson hosted the annual sandcastle party for The Island School children at his island home. The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority was teasing the island with an announcement of […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Christmas is on, even at the Baby Publix, where The Salvation Army is out with a red bucket crew. We thank our friends at Publix for allowing them to ring the bell, and the couples, many retired, who are volunteering. A ringer couple told us they got one of their best donations after a simple […]
Written by Scott Cotherman on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Change is inevitable is an oft-used phrase that applies to most everything in life. No more so than around here where the locals have been dealing with changes – some temporary, some permanent – from devastating weather-related events during the past three years. The best way to deal with change is to get ahead of […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
Hunting is not a sport. In a sport both sides should know they’re in the game. Paul Rodriguez, comedian and writer born Jan. 19, 1955, known for his impacting quotes that often address social issues, particularly those related to animals. His quotes are not only humorous but also serve as a call to action for […]