Tag: Boca Grande

Profile: Miranda Blackwell

March 31, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ SUE ERWIN Miranda Blackwell had never heard of Boca Grande or even visited the state of Florida before she decided to take a leap of faith and relocate to Englewood three years ago with her...

Obituary: Ellen ‘Jane’ Pasman

Ellen “Jane” Pasman passed away peacefully in her home on Boca Grande on January 22, 2017 with her children by her side. She left this world 11 weeks to the day after her devoted husband of 59...

BIPS Green Gala a huge success

To the Editor: We kicked up our heels and boot scooted till the cows came home! Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) extends a heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to making our 2017 Green...

The end of a golden era: You will be missed, DR

March 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News

On Monday, the first day of spring this year, a man passed away in his New York home, about 30 minutes outside of the city. His name was David Rockefeller, and when his final breath left his...

It’s showtime! Join in the fun this weekend at the bike parade and fair

March 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

The “Magic of Movies” is coming to Boca Grande on Saturday, March 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a star-studded parade along the Bike Path. Hollywood-inspired golf carts, bicycles, wagons, and...

A bike path from Rotonda to Boca Grande coming soon to Placida Road

March 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

You may have noticed construction signs on Gasparilla Road just off island, and some landscaping taking place on Placida Road north of the Boca Grande Causeway. That’s because bike path proposal...

Memorial service for William Hanley

March 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A memorial service for William Andrew Hanley Jr. will be held on Saturday, April 8 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at noon. Mr. Hanley passed away on February 6, 2017.

Hyman to perform in trio at Community Center

March 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – Master pianist Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski and Shelly Berg have joined forces to bring Boca Grande a one-of-a-kind experience that jazz fans won’t want to miss. Join the Friends...

OBITUARY: Patricia Maxcy Wilson

March 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Patricia Maxcy Wilson, 90, of Lake Wales, Florida, died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, March 19, 2017 at her home in Mountain Lake. She was fortunate to enjoy excellent health and maintain an...

Toby the chick magnet says: ‘Meet me at the dog show’

The name’s Toby. I’m a 12- year-old Portuguese water dog with beautiful black, curly hair. I’m from an old family, dating back at least to 700 A.D. Our line got its start in the mountainous region...