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Toyota tangled in Washington

March 2, 2010 By Ron Hart

Toyota tangled in Washington     Ron Hart   Congress dragged Toyota, kicking and bowing, to Washington to testify in one of the indignant show trials they so love. 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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Injured Marine benefit

March 9, 2010

The first Boca Royale Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Charity Golf Tournament tees off March 26 with lunch, four-member team scramble, gourmet dinner and auction for $150. From left: Marine Semper Fi Fund Charity Golf Tournament co-chairman Frank Lugo and Bob Snyder. Guest speaker will be Gen. more »

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A plucky rescue

A plucky rescue

March 9, 2010 The Boca Grande Fire Department plucked a man from a precarious perch on the roof of a Boca Grande home on Sunset Pine Circle during a rainstorm Feb. 27. » Full Story

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Busby to end 29-year clinic run

March 8, 2010 Janice Busby is retiring March 31 from the Boca Grande Health Clinic Inc. after 29 years. » Full Story

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Cooper's hawk is built for speed

Cooper's hawk is built for speed

March 3, 2010 The Cooper's hawk is known for its fast flight through trees and any other obstacles they are faced with in search of prey. They are an athletic hawk that uses its long tails as a rudder. » 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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Tarpon Ball to bring Bombay to Boca

March 3, 2010 The maharajahs and maharanis of Boca Grande will gather in a festive Indian tent at the Amory Chapel grounds March 20 decked out in colorful saris, kurtas and sherwanis for “Bombay in Boca.” » Full Story

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First Harbor Hoops Shootout aims for a crowd

March 4, 2010 More than 500 people are expected to attend the first Harbor Hoops Shootout March 12-14 at sites on Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf islands. » Full Story

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