BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In an act of good faith and a love of our island community, the owners of the property located on the Promenade at 3rd Stree...
OBITUARY: George ‘Skip’ Perry
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – George “Skip” Perry was one in a million, the kindred spirit of kind souls, and he can never be replaced in the lives of his...
PROFILE: ‘Taste’ Chefs, Part II
This week’s profile may seem a bit confusing on first perusal, but there is a method to our madness. We want to introduce you to the chefs behind “The...
2019: Code complaints, the post office and The Promenade
■ STAFF REPORT Another year in Boca Grande is coming to an end, so it’s time to recap what the headlines have been for 2019. Island residents were jus...
In response to an earlier letter
To the Editor: Responding to the article the “Gift: published 12-20-19. God’s “Gift of Grace is revealed in the bible in John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8 &...
Join in the fun at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse lighting
■ STAFF REPORT Join the Barrier Island Parks Society at the annual lighting of the Lighthouse on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of holi...
Obituary: Janet M. Thibodeau
Janet M. Thibodeau, 83, wife of Gerald Thibodeau, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, a the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Camden, J...
Hurricane Dorian first threat of 2019 storm season
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE As of press time on Thursday, Aug. 29, Hurricane Dorian was in position to make landfall on Florida’s east coast some time between...
Another terrific World’s Richest event has come and gone, thanks to the help of many
To the Editor: The 37th annual World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament was filled with Grande traditions, exciting tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass, exper...
ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE AND EMS NEWS
Anglers asked to please stow their gear, secure their vessels in light of large number of marine thefts in our area ■ STAFF REPORT Because of recent t...