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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE A proposal to renovate a private home to an assisted living facility on East Railroad Avenue was not well received in the Boca Grande community, and it brought more than 40 people to the first of two Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meetings in the last two weeks. The meeting at […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Wednesday, Oct. 18 a public meeting will be held at The Fishery Restaurant just off island to disclose potential plans to demolish most of the buildings on the historic point and to develop a group of shops, a hotel, a restaurant and more. A notice was sent out last week […]
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The landscape of downtown Boca Grande may look quite different in the future, as the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved a proposal to erect a new commercial structure on Park Avenue. The lot is located next to The Temp, at 354 Park Avenue, and is owned by the McLaughlin family. They also own the […]
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■ STAFF REPORT On Monday, Oct. 9 the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual Scholarship Golf Scramble at The Gasparilla Inn & Club Golf Course, raising more than $26,000. Wesley Locke of the Chamber said more than 21 teams participated. “We are so excited to continue supporting our local students in their […]
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■ The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has offered its first update for the GIBA toll building alterations and reroof project, scheduled for completion within 90 days. During active construction hours Monday through Friday, two traffic lanes on island will remain open with the exception of material deliveries or equipment shifts.There will be lane shifts during […]
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■ BY STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its October Monthly Mixer at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m., sponsored by the Barrier Island Parks Society. Businesses, bring your newest business cards and brochures to display at the Chamber office and to pass […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga has new owners – but they’re not new to the island. Jan Waters and her husband, Ron, officially purchased the business on September 1. Jan has been teaching fitness classes for about 30 years. She has taught step, boot camp and Pilates. An avid runner, she’s also competed […]
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To the Editor: As we wind down the fifth sea turtle nesting season since the inception of the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association, we want to extend our gratitude to our community and volunteers. We are thankful to live in an area that champions our efforts and takes such an active role in supporting our mission. […]
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A philanthropist with island ties has upped the ante for giving at Mote Marine Laboratory, to help repair damage at a research facility in the Florida Keys created by Hurricane Irma. Mote recently announced a match by Mote supporter and avid diver Adolphus Busch IV. Adolphus has pledged $100,000 before the end of this year […]
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The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host their October Monthly Mixer at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Businesses, bring your newest business cards and brochures to display at the Chamber office and to pass around the meeting. Mingle with fellow members and take a […]