Tag: Boca Grande

Tickets for the Tennis Ball going fast

Tickets for Suncoast Humane Society’s 8th Annual Tennis Ball have been selling quickly. Supporters are encouraged to get their tickets soon in order to secure their seat at the annual gala. The...

Dabek Davis and Griffin to play in Boca Grande pro expo series

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
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Tiffany Dabek Davis BY JEN FIERS – The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held next spring each Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club from February 3 to March 16. The series,...

A message from the GICIA: Full day fishing trip donated to fundraising campaign

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased to announce that we have reached $19 million in pledges toward the...

Delays back up new bridge opening

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – The new swing bridge is still going through functionality testing as of press time, so residents and visitors shouldn’t expect it to be traveling on it until at least next...

Christmas schedules for island churches and more

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
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A beautiful Boca girl on Santa’s lap at the traditional Crowninshield Community House Christmas Eve celebration The Christmas season is upon us, and the island will be celebrating in many...

Bound by Mystery – a poem by the late Lyman Randall

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
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A burdened couple plodding toward a distant town, not their choice but law requiring registration at his place of birth She was expecting soon, and he with hidden fears about his love for her and...

Music at St. Andrew’s to feature Handel’s Messiah

Music at St. Andrew’s presents “Handel’s Messiah – Christmas Portion” on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 5 p.m., featuring The Qol Quartet (qolquartet.com) accompanied by piano and string quartet. The concert...

Frank: The other Crowninshield

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
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SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Louise Crowninshield is mentioned often in Boca Grande history, but her husband, Frank (Francis Boardman Crowninshield), is no less...

PROFILE: Tracy Peppers

BY SUE ERWIN – Island employee Tracy Peppers has worked at the Englewood Bank & Trust branch in Boca Grande since June. In the few months she has been there, she has already been...

Coming together on Gilchrist

To the Editor: I fully support the mission of the churches on Gilchrist, but as a resident of Gilchrist I also want to protect the historical neighborhood I love. It is time for us to come...