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PROFILE: Tabitha Jordan ■ By Sue Erwin

April 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Tabitha Jordan realized at a very young age that she wanted to spend her future spreading the spiritual word and teaching children to lead a life filled with faith. The young...

A commentary on public bathrooms and suggestions

To the Editor: In my hometown of Nashua, New Hampshire, we had a beautiful outdoor space known as Greeley Park. Bridal parties from around the area would come to Greeley Park to have their wedding...

Historical Society thanks all for great season

Letter to the Editor, The Boca Grande Historical Society would like to thank our members, volunteers, sponsors, donors, the Board and directors for your continued support and kindness. We had one...

Come celebrate Lighthouse Day this Saturday

April 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Visitors to Gasparilla Island State Park will have the rare opportunity to tour the lamp room at the top of the Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on April 16. The Barrier...

Range Light update: Donations up to $725,000, but still a long way to go

April 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Larry Hannah, chair of the Gasparilla Island Light fundraising effort, reported that donations have reached $725,000 in cash and pledges. That’s still well short of the project...

GIBA discusses updates, special requests at engineering meeting

April 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Construction status updates, vibration analysis reports and a special request were on the agenda for The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Engineering Committee meeting held on...

Clinic events raise more than $350,000

April 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Health Clinic had an exciting two days last week, as their annual fundraising festivities began with a quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 7 (see page 20 for...

PROFILE: Jim Benson

April 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE & JIM BENSON Jim Benson may be a young man, but his passion for life and his work ethic run deep. That’s not to say he’s a guy who can’t have a good time – he definitely can...

Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce to hold April Mixer next Wednesday

April 8, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host an April Mixer on Wednesday, April 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at their office, located at 471 Park Avenue in the Pink Pony...

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PROFILE: Tabitha Jordan ■ By Sue Erwin

A commentary on public bathrooms and suggestions

Historical Society thanks all for great season

Come celebrate Lighthouse Day this Saturday

Range Light update: Donations up to $725,000, but still a long way to go

GIBA discusses updates, special requests at engineering meeting

Clinic events raise more than $350,000

PROFILE: Jim Benson

Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce to hold April Mixer next Wednesday