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Idalia skirts island (but we still had some unpleasantness)

There may or may not have been a bit of…

Down in the nick of time – Bakery Building toppled hours before Idalia winds and rain came

Kevin Kelley couldn’t have come at a better time. When he was hired to take over the demolition effort at the old Bakery …
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Restoring cell coverage… HERE’S THE LATEST

Here’s a look at the newest timeline provided by Steele Construction, Inc. as to when the tower might be up. Now that the…
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New owner of the bakery talks about coming back strong from losing it all

Sue Sligar stood watching the Bakery Building come down on Monday,…
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GIWA shuts down some lift stations during storm

The Gasparilla Island Water Association (GIWA) is investigating wh…

Hearing Examiner to make determination in case as to BGHPB ruling in 161 Gilchrist case 

The proposal submitted by the property owner at 161/181 Gilchrist Ave. to the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board ear…

Toll revenue and bridge openings down at GIBA; 2024 budget at $3.8 million

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) adopted a 2024 budget of $3,827,064 at their Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 quarte…

Travel + Leisure magazine’s ‘Best Small Town Beach’ spawns accolades in People, Time Out

Mostly forgotten 1970s teen idol Leif Garrett is reputed to have told Justin Beiber not to believe his own publicity, as …

When your brain says to leave but your heart says no – why so many would rather face a disaster at home with their pets than evacuate: Part I

In the height of hurricane season in Florida, most people who live here year-round have some idea of what their plan is i…

FEMA village by Home Depot in Englewood populated until 2024

A new housing development has sprung up near SR 776 and Gulfstream Blvd., just west of the Home Depot. It is a temporary …