Never Forgotten
■ A White Table was on display this week at the Johann Fust Community Library to honor veterans this Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11.
Photo by Dusty
Tag: Gasparilla Island
Historic Board approves request to add pavilion shade at community center
■ BY SUE ERWIN
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday morning unanimously approved a request to add a free-standing, covered pavilion over the outdoor concrete stage at the Boca...
Boca Grande’s Historic District: Rises from the ‘Ashes’ of Hotel Hell
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE
When architect Rick Thurkow bought Boca Grande’s infamous “Hotel Hell” in 1986, he never dreamed he would be entering his own permitting purgatory.
Before he finished his...
GIBA roof repair update: Week 5
■ STAFF REPORT
The three lower roofs are framed in, and the stucco subcontractor is working on the overhead roof.
Question of the week: Why did you raise the roof of the toll plaza?
Answer: The...
Author Nan Alexander Doyle to speak at library on Nov. 16
The Johann Fust Library Foundation presents the first event in the 2017-2018 Literary Series. Nan Alexander Doyle will be speaking in the library loggia at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 about her...
Johann Fust Library Foundation announces new president
■ BY SUE ERWIN
The Johann Fust Library Foundation has a new president, and she’s enthusiastic about all the programs that are planned for this season.
New Foundation President Lindsay Major said...
Island School students learn about underwater life with ROV project
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Students from The Island School spent Tuesday afternoon at the beach with Mr. Tremaine, testing out their navigation skills using an underwater ROV camera controlled with wiring and...
Seibert to be honored this weekend at architectural foundation
■ STAFF REPORT
Sarasota Architectural Foundation celebrates the legacy of Edward J. “Tim” Seibert, FAIA at its fourth annual midcentury modern architecture festival, November 10 –...
Royal Palm Players cast rehearses for season opener ‘Duets’
■ BY ERICA RESS MARTIN
What happens when four couples dare to deal with the differences in their relationships? Well, it’s complicated.
Once again, the Royal Palm Players have produced a hilarious...
Camera Club’s Bob Elliott to be honored
■ STAFF REPORT
Boca Grande Camera Club founder Bob Elliott will be honored by The Island School on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. All Camera...