Tag: Boca Grande

Boca Grande Child Care Center Gala considered record-breaking

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The description of the 2019 Boca Grande Child Care Center gala, held on Monday, March 4 was “record-breaking,” and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The announcement was...

A testament to Boca Grande distinction at 341 Gilchrist

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

The home at 341 Gilchrist Avenue is one of those places everyone pictures when they think of old school Boca Grande charm. With a history as long as your arm, room after room of eclectic,...

Profile: Barb Jenkins

March 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN She keeps a busy schedule, and you can often find her on the tennis courts, playing bridge or attending an event at the Boca Grande Community Center. Island seasonal resident Barbara...

A rebuttal from a canine who’s just here to eat some treats

To the Editor: Regarding the AMAZING, AWESOME, WONDERFUL Boca Grande Dog Show on March 16 at the Community Center … Spike the Cat, you do me a heckin’ concern with your letter last week....

A Strawberry Festival ‘thanks’ and wrapup

To the Editor: The 21st annual Strawberry Festival was a huge success because of the hard work of many folks and the participation of Boca Grande residents, businesses and visitors from surrounding...

What a great ‘Taste of Boca Grande,’ and thanks to all who made it so

To the Editor: We are so humbled by the amazing support we received for The 17th annual “Taste of Boca Grande.” There are many to thank, and we hope you all know how appreciative we are! We begin...

Obituary: Elizabeth Ringer

March 7, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Elizabeth M. Ringer, 95, passed away in peace at her home in Wayzata, Minnesota surrounded by her family on March 2, 2019. Her husband of...

Strawberries and more at this weekend’s festival

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Scrumptious strawberry shortcake, fat and yummy brats and hot dogs, bargains, a boutique, fun for the kids, digging for jewelry, books and much more are all part of the 2019...

Lee County ‘iguana panel’ to meet on Tuesday … Fifth board member sought

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Municipal Service Benefit Unit, also known as “The Iguana Board” for the Lee County portion of the island will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at 1 p.m. at the...

Photography as art exhibition this weekend

March 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Camera Club’s annual “Photography as Art” show will be held at the Boca Grande Art Center March 1 to March 3. Seventeen artists will be exhibiting their works, using...