Annual art show to coincide with World’s Richest , June 7 and 8
■ STAFF REPORT In collaboration with the 2019 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, Carroll Swayze presents the 8th Annual Boca Grande Invitational Art Festival on June 7 and 8.
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The Kids Classic is coming soon … with ‘park & ride’
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament that will be held on Saturday, June 1 this year is filling up fast, and Camp Margaritaville is in the final stages of planning. The tournament weekend begins on Friday, May 31, when everyone is invited to come to the Boca Grande Community Center and […]
Visit the waters of Lemon Bay via a guided kayak trip with trained naturalists this month
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To the Editor: Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) will be conducting free kayak excursions leaving from Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Rd., Englewood from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, Friday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 29. Additional dates may be found at CHECflorida.org. After an introductory program on safety and […]
Three thoroughbreds with island ties to run the Derby
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande’s own William S. Farish’s thoroughbred, Code of Honor, completed his major preparation earlier this week for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby by working a half-mile in less than 47 seconds with exercise rider Brian Duggan. The horse is kept at Lane’s End Farms in Versailles, Kentucky. Code of Honor, a chestnut-colored […]
A kind community is noted with return of dog tag
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To the Editor: Thank you. Thank you. Recently our visiting daughter took her dog to the beach. Her dog’s rabies tag came off. Just today the vet in Pennsylvania called to say someone found it and mailed it to him! Sandy Burroughs Boca Grande
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to a town filled with love
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To the Editor: I want to thank all of the dozens of people who sent cards, letters and gifts to our family after my wife Roberta’s passing recently. Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the thoughts and prayers sent to us in our time of need. Our community is more than abundant in its […]
Boca Grande snook update at ‘Coffee with a Scientist’
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■ BY SUE ERWIN What is happening with the local snook population? That’s what Mote Marine scientists Dr. Kevan Main and Dr. Ryan Schloesser explained to guests at the final “Coffee with a Scientist” presentation on Wednesday, April 10. The scientists gave an interactive presentation called “Advances in Snook Aquaculture Technology Development and Stock Enhancement,” […]
Last call for Lit! Lit Forum finishes season with ‘The Fishermen’
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■ STAFF REPORT Anne Beatty’s thorough and thought-provoking presentation of “Never Let Me Go” was enjoyed by a large and responsive group at the Literature Forum March meeting. The Forum’s upcoming gathering on Thursday, April 11th, will feature longtime Forum member Ellie Crawford leading a discussion of “The Fishermen”.
An interview with Harold Bubil
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Good architecture is made of commodity, firmness and delight, said author Harold Bubil when he gave a presentation called “Florida Buildings I Love” at the Boca Grande Community Center on Tuesday, April 2. “This program is kind of a history lesson based on the Florida buildings I admire,” Bubil said. “It […]
What’s going on with the 5th Street ramp?
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■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s becoming a common question downtown, asked by families that haven’t yet been to the island this season. “Where can we actually access the beach?” The drop to the beach off the seawall in the historic district is considerable at most beach access points, which is why the beach ramp at […]