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Tales of Island Life, Issue 3: May 2023

  • Tales of Island Life: May 2023

    • Introduction
    • A $15-a-Day Weekend in Boca Grande
    • Boca Grande and Its Cats
    • Stories of Early Fishing Guides
    • More From Hazel Presley Singletary
    • Photo Gallery: Fish On!
    • Previous Issues

From the Archives: Tales of Island Life

Tarpon jumping in Boca Grande Pass with freighter ship in background

Issue 3 | May 2023 | Boca Grande, FL

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Dear Members,

We’re including some fun stories about Island history in this Tales. Since it’s summer, we cover tarpon and fishing guide history and a story about the cats on the Island as well as a budget trip to Boca Grande and Hazel Presley Singletary’s memories of meeting stars. Let us know what interests you or share a story with us by email, mail or phone. Our contact information is below. Thanks for your support of the Historical Society and History Center.

Crystal Diff

Crystal Diff
Executive Director,
Boca Grande Historical Society

Jim Blaha

James J. Blaha
Director,
Boca Grande History Center

Karen Grace

Karen Grace
Editor,
Tales of Island Life

Tales of Island Life Issue 3 is Sponsored By:
James and Rose Marie Blaha

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