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'Growing up Black in Boca Grande' was no problem
March 23, 2011 Accomplished educator Florence Jelks returned to her hometown of Boca Grande March 9 to give a loving, insightful talk in the Boca Grande Historical Society History Bytes series titled “Growing Up... more »» 
Beautiful Man O' War a creature best left alone
March 16, 2011 Those unfamiliar with the Portuguese Man O’ War might mistake one for a jellyfish. It is not a jellyfish; it is a colony of organisms working togethe. more »» 
Word on the Island: Do you ever fill out a NCAA mens basketball bracket?
March 16, 2011 Bob Iba, Boca Grande Travel Inc., Boca Grande: “My great uncle is Hank Iba (legendary college basketball coach) but I don't fill one out. I'm not usually interested until the Final Fou. more »» 
Photo of the Week
March 10, 2011 Boca Grande Camera Club member Annette Sophocles shot this gopher tortoise ambling on island. more »» 
Look Who's Talking: 'Island girl' spills the beans on Boca secrets
March 10, 2011 Betsy Joiner, one of the original Boca Grande island girls, gave a charming, humorous talk about life growing up on the island for the Boca Grande Historical Society's History Bytes series March 2. more »» 
Mardi Gras comes to Boca Grande
March 10, 2011 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church held its annual potluck dinner in celebration of Mardi Gras March 8 at the Methodist Church Hall. more »» 
Word on the Island: What attracted you to the Boca Grande Masters Art Festival?
March 7, 2011 Andrea Reminger, therapy technician, Battle Creek, Mich.: “We're on a girl's trip and we saw a sign. It's been fun.” Rachel Lank, photographer, Fort Wayne, Ind. more »» 
Word on the Island: What drew you to the Boca Grande 5K Fun Run?
March 5, 2011 Megan Allend, Champagne, Ill., X-ray technician: “We're on a family vacation. And a run in south Florida seemed a lot more exciting than a run in southern Illinois. more »» 
The royal tern: Mother Nature's snowbirds
March 3, 2011 The royal tern is nature's version of a snowbird. While walking along any of the five beaches of Boca Grande these birds are easily spotted. more »» 
Elvis sightings mean Green Gala prizes
March 2, 2011 A gold lamé-clad Elvis Presley has been sighted in Boca Grande and it means valuable prizes for anyone who finds him before the end of the day Frida. more »» 
Ticklish plant challenges keep gardeners on their toes
February 28, 2011 Gardening is a game of trial and error, according to those who love i. more »» 
Word on the Island: What do you think of the Placida Road widening project?
February 25, 2011 Mark Powell, retired 3M, Brookings, S.D., and Rotonda West: “I guess I'd be against it. It would ruin more landscape. I'd be in favor of widening Gasparilla Road. more »» 
Elvis sightings in Boca mean Green Gala prizes
February 23, 2011 A gold lamé-clad Elvis Presley has been sighted in Boca Grande and it means valuable prizes for anyone who finds him any time between Saturday and March . more »» 
Word on the Island: Is the bridge replacement project on track?
February 22, 2011 Ginger Watkins, board member, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: “I think it's on track. We're becoming more transparent and asking a lot of good questions about the expense. more »» 
Palmer talk on aging hits home in Boca Grande
February 18, 2011 Dr. Robert Palmer, a nationally respected geriatrician, nearly filled the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium to capacity for his recent lecture on staying sharp as you age. more »» 
Fearless Florida ring-billed gull loves fast food
February 11, 2011 The Florida ring-billed gull is a medium-sized bird with an all-white head, neck and underside. Their bill is yellow with a black ring around it near the ti. more »» 
Word on the Island: Why support the Taste of Boca Grande?
February 11, 2011 Robin Melvin: Boca Grande: “It's all about the cause and the food. This is my first time her. more »» 
Expert: Global warming better than glacier return
February 8, 2011 Harm de Blij (pronounced duh BLAY) doesn't believe mankind should be blamed for the phenomenon known as global warming. more »» 
Giftos bowls over Boca Grande Garden Club
February 7, 2011 Chris Giftos tossed out verbal bouquets before displaying his world-class floral arranging expertise in a February visit to Boca Grande. more »» |
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