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Sago palms everywhere on the island, but deadly to pets
March 7, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Pet owners, be aware: Sago palm trees are in full fruit, and the red nuts that fall all over the ground can kill a pet or child if ingested. Several island dogs have succumbed t…
What to do with a 300-pound deceased sea turtle
March 7, 2021
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – One of the most amazing aspects of living on the beach on Gasparilla Island is to see sea turtles coming up to nest on our beaches. While only a few people have been lucky enoug…
Register now for the Annual Bike Path ‘Grande’ Parade
March 7, 2021
STAFF REPORT – The 35th Annual Bike Path “Grande” Parade will be held next Saturday, March 13, with heat times running between 10:30 to 11 a.m. (no regular line-up due to social distancing). Regist…
Abbott to discuss Sarasota School of Architecture and its international impact
March 7, 2021
STAFF REPORT – Sarasota architect Carl Abbott’s international architectural recognition began with homes he designed in Boca Grande. The homes he designs are among the most highly awarded in Florid…
GICIA approves landscape beautification plan
March 7, 2021
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association continues its 50th Anniversary Celebration by announcing plans for a landscape enhancement project for the Ch…
Lighthouse United Methodist Church to hold art sale on March 14
March 7, 2021
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – More than 50 items, many of them original art pieces by local artists, will be for sale in the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14. Proceeds w…
Zoning variance requested by South Beach
March 7, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – Residents living in the 760 Gulf Blvd. block received a courtesy notice regarding receipt of a zoning application dated February 10, 2021. “This application is for a parking v…
‘All That Jazz’ to feature bassist Brandon Robertson March 8
March 7, 2021
BY T MICHELE WALKER – The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center is presenting their monthly All That Jazz concert series, featuring bassist Brandon L. Robertson. The show is Monday, March 8 and o…
BIPS to present rescheduled Witherington sea turtle talk on March 9
March 7, 2021
STAFF REPORT – The Barrier Island Parks Society is thrilled to welcome back renowned authors and professional naturalists, Dr. Blair and Dawn Witherington, as part of BIPS 4 BIPS Forums & Lectu…
Grande Glee learns some new skills during pandemic time out
March 7, 2021
BY SHARON PONTE – Some of the casualties of the pandemic have been spending time together, socializing, dinner parties, and in the case of Grande Glee – singing. Every Friday morning the Gleesters …