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Chatham, Melvin take prizes at Redbone

Boca Grande’s own Capt. Dave Chatham fished the Raymond James Boca Grande Classic this week, held at the Gasparilla Inn on May 12 and 13, and was declared Grand Champion for his slam with the most points. It is part of the Redbone at Large series. Points in the tournament are awarded per species, and […]

Be hangtag ready for hurricane season 2015

The Boca Grande Fire Department issued new hurricane hangtags in 2012 to officials, residents, property owners, and business owners for their essential personnel. In order to make re-entry easier after an event, rearview mirror hangtags are issued to officials, residents, property owners and business owners in the community of Boca Grande. A driver’s license with […]

RPP to offer five scholarships to Englewood theater camp

Once again, RPP is pleased to announce that several scholarships are available for children, ages 8 to 12, who love performing on stage. Last year, Wesley Locke, a well-loved island star, won a scholarship to the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA), in Manhattan from RPP. This year, the scholarship money is for our […]

GICIA receives grant for more extensive policing of Bike Path

In its ongoing efforts to maintain a safe bike path for all users, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) has coordinated with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department to continue the safety details throughout the summer. Stepping up the number of safety details and scheduling them on busy summer weekends is possible because of […]

A letter from the ‘ginned up’ locals

To the Editor: I just read the reply to my letter to the editor from last week, from Mr. Regnery. It made me dizzy. The RPMs of that spin were off the scale. Unsubstantiated charges? Red Herrings? Ginned up by a couple of well-known locals?Oh, those pesky locals, what are we to do? Perhaps we […]

Isles dispute settled

On Friday, May 1, The Boca Grande Isles Property Owners’ Association and 5F, LLC closed on a settlement agreement resolving a dispute that stretches back several years to Sunset Realty’s sale of plats to the Isles and subsequent sale of submerged plats surrounding the Isles to 5F’s predecessor.