Tag: Gasparilla Island

A statement made on the Promenade

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This week someone made quite a bold statement against homeowners who put plants and rocks on the Promenade, and in particular, one homeowner who placed their own version of...

Retired Col. Dieffenderfer to celebrate 100 years on Christmas Day service at St. Andrew’s Church

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Retired Colonel James “Jimmy D” Dieffenderfer will be turning 100 years old on Dec. 25, 2019. The Colonel is the father of Boca Grande resident and Royal Palm Players’ current...

‘Taste’ tickets on sale now, event scheduled for February 3

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT It’s that time of the year again, when the eats are “grande” and the music is swinging at “The Taste of Boca Grande,” scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at the Boca...

Red tide report …

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
Editorial, News, Opinion

In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at low and medium concentrations in Charlotte County, background to very low concentrations in and/or offshore of Lee County, and...

To the Editor: As 2019 draws to a close, many of us will write a list of resolutions for the New Year, things that we can do better, or action we can take to benefit our communities and improve the...

Obituary: Harold Curtis Wells Jr.

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Harold Curtis Wells Jr. of Cape Cod and Boca Grande passed away on December 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Medford, Massachusetts on June 11, 1933 to Ruth McKay...

Memorial for Kim Honey

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

A memorial service honoring the life of Kim Honey will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Gilchrist Ave. at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. The family invites Kim’s friends to join them at...

December 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Rosemary Fannie Bowler, 89, until recently a resident of Boca Grande, passed away on July 26, 2019 after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Bowler Craveiro; brother-in-law,...

Tag: Gasparilla Island

A statement made on the Promenade

Retired Col. Dieffenderfer to celebrate 100 years on Christmas Day service at St. Andrew’s Church

‘Taste’ tickets on sale now, event scheduled for February 3

Red tide report …

BTT and the New Year

Obituary: Harold Curtis Wells Jr.

Memorial for Kim Honey

‘Taste’ event not only fun, but helpful as well

Historical Society thanks community for stellar support

Obituary: Rosemary Fannie Bowler