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The Statist of the Union Speech

February 4, 2010 By Ron Hart

President Obama made his State of the Union speech/lecture last week, opening with the obligatory, “I am happy to report that the state of our Union is stron. more »

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Did you weather Hurricane Charley?

By SadieRoo - Aug 18 2009 4:07PM

Fortunately I was in Massachusetts for the summer. It took a while to get through to my Florida neighbors, but I got good news. more »

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Feb. 20: Green Gala

February 8, 2010
A night of casino gaming and dancing at the Barrier Island Park’s Society's Casino Royale: 007 party at 6:30 p.m. at the Boca Bay Pass Club. Proceeds support conservation, education and operation of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum. Casino tables, dealers, and the sounds of Tony St. more »

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Where is the best place to celebrate St. Valentine's Day?
At an island restaurant. At home with a candlelit dinner. In my memories. It's a scam holiday for greeting card, chocolatiers and restaurateurs
At an island restaurant.
0%
At home with a candlelit dinner.
50%
In my memories.
25%
It's a scam holiday for greeting card, chocolatiers and restaurateurs
25%

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Boca Community Center attendance surges

Boca Community Center attendance surges

February 8, 2010 Traffic has never been tighter around Boca Grande Community Center. Event attendance nearly tripled in the last 10 years from little more than 2,000 a month in 2000 to a record average of 6,650 in fiscal year 2008-09. » Full Story

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Deputies seek assistance in identifying suspect in attempted abduction

Deputies seek assistance in identifying suspect in attempted abduction

February 7, 2010 The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying a man who tried to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle as she walked home from her bus stop. » Full Story

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Clinic changes medical directors

Clinic changes medical directors

February 3, 2010 Former Boca Grande Health Clinic Medical Director Dr. Gordon Nidiffer was honored Jan. 27 at a reception that also served to welcome Dr. Michael Steffan as the new medical director. » Full Story

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Wild Encounters: Grasshoppers

Wild Encounters: Grasshoppers

February 3, 2010 Grasshoppers are around Gasparilla Island in the spring and summer but become most noticeable during autumn. They can be spotted year round but do not like the cold at all though. » Full Story

Obituaries

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Former Boca Woman's Club president succumbs to cancer

February 3, 2010 Suzanne Eldridge McKean of Boca Grande and Castine, Maine, passed away Feb. 1 after a valiant battle with cancer. McKean, known to friends as Sussie, was born in Harrisburg, Pa. on Jan. 23, 1932. » Full Story

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Note from the publisher: Visit our expanded Web site; we invite you to take part

January 29, 2009 If you visited www.GasparillaGazette.com this morning, you may have done a quick double-take. Yes, our Web site, now at www.BocaGrandeTalk.com, has undergone substantial change as we strive to serve our readers and advertisers better. » Full Story

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Master Chef bash a smash

Master Chef bash a smash

February 8, 2010 A record 86 food and wine enthusiasts were treated to a sumptuous seven-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Peter Timmins and his star-studded staff Jan. 16 at the Gasparilla Inn & Club to culminate the Inn's Fourth Annual Food and Wine Weekend. » Full Story

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Spectacular Art Tour sets tix limit

February 3, 2010 The window of opportunity is small coming just once every two years for four hours. The viewing, however, is large at the 2010 Art in the Home Tour. » Full Story

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