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Local couple with island ties asks for assistance as cancer makes their tough times even worse
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News.
Rick Andersen is a local master carpenter and author of two children’s books. His creativity is being put to the test now, though, as he tries to build a path to the future. Rick was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer recently. Treatment is tough and expensive. He and wife Stacey are hoping the people of […]
Capt. Charlie Coleman and team aboard “Pass Time” take first in World’s Richest with 12 releases, Coleman wins Jay Joiner Belt Buckle
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
The results of the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament are in, with Capt. Charlie Coleman and his team on “Pass Time” taking first place in the two-day competition with 12 fish released. They took home a $22,000 check. Second place went to “Spooked Again” with Capt. Steve Ahlers and his team with 11 releases. They won […]
BSYC season winds down with Foster in first place, winning ‘Coconut Award’
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The Basin Sailing Yacht Club (BSYC) held its annual “Island Championships” on Sunday, April 23 at the Boca Bay Powerhouse lagoon. Racing conditions were great, with southwest breezes, and the races were close. The final outcome after seven races was John Foster (1st), Sam Howe (2nd) and Commodore Eric Holch (3rd). John Foster as MVP […]
‘Hearts Filled With Love’; PanCan event this Saturday, April 29
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in News.
Where have your “Hearts” gone?
They have landed on Ann Fletcher’s Christmas tree!
In December of 2022, a member of our RPP family, Priscilla Masselink, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A trip for treatment at Dana Farber in Boston meant she missed seeing Ann Fletcher’s Xmas tree filled with ornaments that Priscilla enjoyed seeing during the holidays.
That is when the idea of a “Hearts full of love” tree was born.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Coffee With a Scientist
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in News, Profiles.
This week Mote Marine Laboratories wrapped up its 2023 Coffee with a Scientist series of presentations at the Boca Grande Community Center. The series took deep dives, so to speak, into some of the research going on by Mote scientists. Through this series, audiences have had the opportunity to hear from the scientists, themselves, about their work and its value to the betterment of the Gulf, and the rest of the world.
Ever chatted with a manatee? Dr. Beth Brady has, and wants to tell you about it
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Education, News.
Mote Marine Laboratory’s March Coffee With A Scientist, held Tuesday, March 21, at the Boca Grande Community Center, brought visions of the fictitious Dr. John Doolittle to some people’s minds. The presentation never mentioned the doctor who could talk to the animals, but Dr. Beth Brady, Mote manatee vocalization specialist, did explain how she has […]
Little Shop of Horrors sure to entertain with puppets, a Greek chorus and more
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Entertainment, News.
Boca Grande theatre goers met Sister Mary Annette — Sister Amnesia’s mischievous puppet in Nunsense — at the beginning of COVID. Three years later, in its current season, Royal Palm Players introduces the more sinister, botanical, extraterrestrial Audrey II in its March 15-19 production of Little Shop of Horrors.
The Strawberry Festival – traditional fun with some differences
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You don’t have to be silent when visiting the big tent with the auction items at the 2023 United Methodist Women’s annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday March 4. In fact, the Silent Auction Committee is hoping for a lot of positive comments as visitors examine and bid on more than 60 items on display. […]
Lee County Sheriff and staff meet with island organization heads to discuss employment of person on sex offender list
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Police & Fire.
The explanation is this: Currently Lee County looks at the entire grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center as a “park.” A park has more restrictions than a school, in the fact that a sex offender can be at a school with proper supervision, and with good reason to be there (and prior approval). A sex offender cannot be at a “park” in Lee County while children are present.