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Notre Dame Professor Blaschko to speak at St. Andrew’s about ‘The Good Life’

March 16, 2023
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Paul Blaschko, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy at University of Notre Dame, will be speaking on Thursday, March 30 as part of St. Andrew’s Faith and … Lecture Series. All are...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Red tide symptoms in dogs can be severe

To the Editor: I am writing in response to Boca Grande pet owner concerns about the ongoing ‘red-tides’ or harmful algal blooms on their animals. For many of us, we may experience a cough,...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Report those crabs if you see them

To the Editor: It’s almost spring and that means it’s peak mating season for horseshoe crabs. Help biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gather valuable...

The red tide report

Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 157 samples along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 89 samples: two in and...

Celebration of Life date set for the Bylaskas

March 9, 2023
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A Celebration of Life will be held for Capt. Jackie and Sandy Bylaska on Saturday, March 18 from 11 am. to 2 p.m. at the Crowninshield Community House. If you are interested in attending,...

Superheroes everywhere! Fact: Not all superheroes wear capes

March 9, 2023
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The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair is just around the corner and is more special than ever this year!! On Saturday, March 25, in addition to a day of games, yummy food and entertainment, we...

A big Strawberry Festival thank you …

To the Editor: The United Methodist Women of Boca Grande wish to extend their thanks to members of the community and visitors from surrounding areas who helped make the 2023 Strawberry Festival...

Red tide report

Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 123 samples from and offshore of Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 79 samples...

GICIA and Island School kids highlight bike path safety week

March 3, 2023
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Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association March brings gorgeous weather and increased numbers of users on the GICIA Bike Path. Working to provide a safe and...

It’s here! Strawberry Festival time!

March 3, 2023
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Come join the United Methodist Women at the annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center grounds. Lots of fun, good food and the traditional...