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What’s open food-wise, on Gasparilla Island, this week

Each week, our Ballyhoo section tells of restaurant on the island, as well as shopping and events. During the quiet seaso…
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EcoWatch: Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink

“Anything else you’re interested in is not going to happen if you can’t breathe the air and drink the water. Don’t sit th…
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Still 25 active incubating nests remain: Boca Grande Sea Turtle Assoc.

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY As of September 7, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s (BGSTA) “completion countd…
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Humane Society award

Suncoast Humane Society was awarded a $2,000 grant from Maddie’s F…
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Date set for Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off on Nov. 9

The Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the Boca Grande Chamber of…

Verizon, 5G trucks about the island

Verizon and other contractors have been on island for the increased 5G service promised by the carrier. Across the island…
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The GICIA helps CCA deploy 40 tons of oysters in Turtle Bay

In August, the Coastal Conservation Association Florida partnered with Ingman Marine, Abbott Construction, Lee Reefs, Gas…
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Chamber celebrates opening of Nico B’s

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Nico B’s Food Emporium at the Placida Village shopping center…
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Business and Real Estate: River cruise ships return to Charlotte Harbor

American Cruise Lines, often seen passing by Gasparilla Island last year, will return after a successful season in 2023-2…
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Boca Grande Fire Department TRIM meeting Wednesday

The Boca Grande Fire Department will hold a public hearing to decide on a proposed tax increase and budget at 5:15 p.m. o…