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Boca Grande scholar graduates from USF
May 9, 2011 Boca Grande residents Tom and Susan Shaffer are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, Kelsey Marie Shaffer, from the University of South Florida in Tampa. more »» 
Word on the Island: What was your reaction to the news about Osama bin Laden?
May 5, 2011 Kathy Kessel, Madison, Wis., mortgage broker: “I guess it's great but now we have to worry about the consequences of i. more »» 
Look Who's Talking: Drake Martin
May 4, 2011 Just one day shy of the April 20 anniversary of the British Petroleum Deepwater Horizon rig disaster, which claimed 11 lives and spilled millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, the... more »» 
Wildlife Encounters: Ladybug is cutie of the insect world
May 2, 2011 Love them or hate them, you have to admit ladybugs sure are cute. When you think of ladybugs you picture a beetle-like insect colored bright red with black spots. more »» 
Word on the Island: Should Charlotte County regulate fishing off Coral Creek Bridge?
April 30, 2011 Lauren Rinaldo, Englewood, Waterside Inn: “People have been fishing there for years. No, I don't think they should. more »»
Operation Open Arms collects major national award
April 27, 2011 Capt. John “Giddy Up” Bunch founded Operation Open Arms, a nationally acclaimed military outreach program that has helped thousands of servicemen and women in its six years of its existenc. more »» 
Water sport is Florida's $38B golden goose
April 27, 2011 Florida attracts people who enjoy the outdoors: anglers trying to lure the big one, birdwatchers waiting in silence, children trying to catch a glimpse of everything from manatees and alligators to... more »» 
Hidden Boca Gems: Sam Murphy Park
April 26, 2011 As spring melts into fall, even the hottest sunbathing enthusiast needs an oasis on a regular basis from Florida's unrelenting sunshine. more »» 
Word on the Island: Are you spending more or less on vacation this year?
April 22, 2011 Kailey Master, North Port, Red Lobster employee: “I'm spending more. Everything is more expensive. I'm older so I don't lean on my parents. I don't ask them for a dim. more »» 
Photo of the Week
April 22, 2011 Just one of the many beautiful and whacky weather vanes on the island. This photo was taken by Boca Grande Camera Club member Beverly Furtado. more »» 
Dr. Walker ready to open new chapter in Boca life
April 19, 2011 Dr. Daly Walker treated hundreds of neighbors during a five-year set of rounds with the Boca Grande Health Clinic. more »» 
Wildlife Encounters: Florida fire ants bring the heat
April 14, 2011 Fire ants black and red are capable of causing serious medical, agricultural and property damage. more »» 
Easter Sunrise Sunday Mass calls all
April 14, 2011 The island interfaith services will begin with the Way of the Cross at noon Good Friday, April 22, at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Park Avenue. more »» 
Historic fish tales prove pure Boca Grande lure
April 11, 2011 Fishing gear aficionado Frank Koffend of Boca Grande and Wisconsin gave an intriguing going-away talk during the season finale of the Boca Grande History Bytes series at the Fust Library loggia Marc... more »» 
Word on the Island: What do you do during rainy days on island?
April 7, 2011 Bobbie Pease, Port Charlotte, server: “I go to the movies. 'Due Date' is the best one I've seen recently. more »» 
FMB lands World Sand Sculpting championships
April 5, 2011 After more than 40,000 people attended this year's Sand Bash last weekend, Fort Myers Beach officials learned they had been granted host site status for the 2011 World Championship of Sand Sculpting... more »» 
Vote for your favorite Boca spring break activity
March 31, 2011 What is your favorite Boca Grande spring break activity? Vote for your favorite Boca Grande spring break activity in this week's online poll. more »» 
Cute green tree frogs make wonderful island pets
March 30, 2011 Green tree frogs are a medium-size frog whose body colors range from a yellowish-olive to lime green. You can hear them most easily around Boca Grande during mating season from March through Octobe. more »» 
3 Island School students to compete at state level
March 29, 2011 Three Island School students will represent Gasparilla Island in the state “Drop Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest. more »» 
Word on the Island: How are you going “Boca Green” in honor of the Bike Path Parade theme?
March 23, 2011 Nancy Lyons, Woman's Club, Boca Grande: “From the first year I ever came to Boca Grande years ago, I wanted to be a part of the parade. more »» |
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