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Real estate on Gasparilla Island: Right now it’s hotter than asphalt in September

April 24, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Excuse us for stating the obvious: The housing market in Boca Grande and environs is hotter than Florida asphalt in September and shows no signs of cooling off. The...

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Dog park discussion to be held by Lee County on April 30

April 24, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Join Lee County Parks & Recreation as they host an open house from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 30, in the auditorium at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First St....

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Why we need to talk about non-communicable diseases

BY DR LAUREN HANA MD, BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – With so much attention over the past year-plus focused on COVID-19, there was little time to discuss one of the largest killers:...

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GIBA reports show a record March, with 125,000 vehicles crossing the bridge

April 24, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY GIBA – The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Wednesday, April 21 in the offices of the Authority, with part of the discussion featuring the...

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Life is a game, but bridge is serious (Part II)

BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Bridge part II explores the rumors, intrigue, and little known nuances of game play here in Boca Grande. In the 1940s, bridge was played in 44 percent of American homes...

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Whatever happened to Bead for Life?

BY BOOTS TOLSDORF – As I have not been seen standing by the post office on a weekly basis selling my Ugandan women’s handmade jewelry made of recycled paper, many friends and acquaintances...

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Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces information regarding community grants and scholarship awards

STAFF REPORT – Since its founding in 1948, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has contributed over $4,000,000 for community projects, local non-profit organizations, and college scholarships. In...

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OBITUARY: Gerald Boardman Church

Gerald Boardman Church, age 85, died on April 9, 2021, in Boca Grande. Gerry graduated from Dexter School in Brookline, MA and St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA before attending Harvard College...

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PROFILE: Kyle Rich

BY T MICHELE WALKER – Birthdays are a time of celebrating another year on this third rock from the sun, splurging on some birthday cake, and looking forward to new beginnings. For Kyle...

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Four-legged and two-legged, hear the call, prepare the frisbee and the tennis ball …

March 28, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Ladies and gentlemen, dams and sires, it looks like we are a “go” for completion of our dog park. According to Lee County Communications Specialist Tim Engstrom, Lee County...

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