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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Asking for forgiveness …

To the Editor, and to the citizens of Boca Grande: I’m Tim Spain. In December of last year I received my second DUI in a very short time. I have no excuse for my irresponsibility and I write this...

OBITUARY: Harry Childs III

February 23, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

On February 17, 2023, Harry Childs’ daughter went into his room and opened the window to let a breeze in. A 1950s hymnal selection was playing in the background. A song called “Here I am, Lord” came...

Does anyone know the law around here?

February 10, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
News

This week something happened on the island that shook many people. It angered them, it confused them and it struck a chord in them that resonated with a sonic boom. Many of those people are Island...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bivalent booster clinic set for February 2 at BGHC

To the Editor: The Boca Grande Health Clinic will be conducting a drive-thru COVID-19 “updated booster” or Bivalent booster clinic on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 10 a.m. for our registered patients....

Don’t forget about the chowder next Friday!

January 20, 2023
Marcy Shortuse
Community, Education, News

A more complete list of chefs and restaurants contributing to The Island School’s annual chowder dinner has been released, as well as information about entertainment and an auction. As of press...

Boca Bargains opens Saturday, bright and early … how exciting!

January 5, 2023
Staff Report
News

Get your comfortable shoes on, clean out that back seat or trunk and prepare to get up bright and early on Saturday, Jan. 7 as the moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here. The island’s very own...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Play it safe when celebrating with fireworks

To the Editor: As preparations are made to ring in the new year, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office wishes to remind Florida residents that the private use of fireworks is legal on three holidays...

Christmas around the island

December 22, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

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Nothing but crickets … GME residents residents still wait for a word from someone as to why landowner is allowed to keep utilities shut off

December 22, 2022
Marcy Shortuse
News

While much of Gasparilla Mobile Estates was dark last Saturday night, in the very back there was a little corner of festivity, complete with Christmas lights. Inside the Clontz home there were nine...