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Sea turtle talk
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
The 2024 sea turtle nesting season for Gasparilla Island officially kicked off on May 1…
Cross new general manager of The Gasparilla Inn
Brent Cross, the assistant general manager of The Gasparilla Inn, has been named its president and general manager. Cross h…
Oversized boat cooks toll house center lane sign
A driver towing an oversized boat hit and broke the electronic toll gate sign on the middle toll lane of the Gasparilla Isl…
Hilarium welcomed back at Miller’s Thursday
The Hilarium received a warm welcome as she pulled into the Boca Gra…
UPDATED: Keylime Bistro closed temporarily for health reasons
Editors note: Keylime Bistro reopened on Friday, May 3 after a follo…
Reecher retires after 16 years with The Gasparilla Inn
Jon Reecher, who has led The Gasparilla Inn & Club as general manager for the last 11 years, announced his retirement l…
Briefly: State Department of Transportation looks at Pine Island and Matlacha paths, streets and connections
The Florida Department of Transportation is holding a public workshop for a project called the Pine Island Road Shared Use…
Bucket Lady visits Island School
Brings books to The Island School
Carol McCloud, also known as the “Bucket Lady” is the best-selling author of the “Buck…
Help with drains
The Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking three members to fill positions with terms through Oct. 31, 2025, Oct…
2024 tarpon tournament season schedules are listed
Boca Grande has a full season of tarpon tournaments, offering different traditions and prizes.
“The tournaments are a g…