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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA On Friday, March 27, a small group of island residents gathered to explore one of the GICIA Land Conservancy properties with certified arborist Rick Joyce. It was a beautiful day and although there was a threat of rain, it held off for the group to fully explore this parcel that is […]
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Island dogs were out in full force on Saturday, March 28, for the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show, which is held every other year. Almost 60 dogs participated in the event and kindly brought their owners along to enjoy the festivities. The Boca Bowser Award (best in show) went to Kipp, a golden retriever […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE Ever wanted to have dinner with a past president? How about dinner with a past president who loves to paint dogs and has a great sense of humor? Then you’ll want to attend the festivities celebrating the 23rd Annual Hank Wright Golf Tournament, which will be held on Friday, April 10, at […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB The Boca Grande Garden Club teamed up with the Boca Grande Art Alliance last weekend to present an Art in Bloom Spring Show sponsored by Italiano Insurance. Members of both organizations shared their incredible artistic talents, proving just how lucky we are to have these gifted people in […]
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On Saturday, March 21, two boats collided in Boca Grande Pass, according to a bulletin released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. According to FWC Officer Jeremy Birchfield, both boats were fishing in Boca Grande Pass and when the operators of the first vessel, two brothers in their mid-teens, brought the boat up on […]
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BY JACK SHORT The following is the final part in an ongoing series of recollections of a recent Cuba trip made by the Boca Grande United Methodist Church and our reporter, Jack Short. The culmination of the Methodist missionaries’ trip to Cuba in February was a three-day celebration and series of services held at the […]
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While there are no official sea turtle nests yet on Gasparilla Island, we have already had four strandings. Grace Harvey, the island’s sea turtle permit holder, said she and her patrollers received the calls of deceased, or stranded, turtles within a four-day span One was just off-island, the rest were on our local beaches. “We […]
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Boca Bargains will hold Bag Day on Wednesday, April 22 this year. Buy a large paper sack for $5 and fill it with just about anything in the store. See Ballyhoo for more information.
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On Sunday, April 12 at 5 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will be swaying with the sounds of the Mongillo Brothers Quartet. Some of the classic tunes they are expected to perform include “Night and Day,” “A Child is Born,” “Foggy Day,” “Autumn Leaves” and “Georgia.” The Mongillo Brothers have performed together in a multitude […]
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BY M KURZHAUS Woe, had he had it in his genetics to lead the simple life of a normal lepus curpaeum. He, instead, is cursed – yet he is blessed – to have been given the gift of becoming what all of you know as the Easter Bunny (or, if you are German, Oschter Haws). He […]