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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 this…
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 countdow…
Humane Society award
Suncoast Humane Society was awarded a $2,000 grant from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and…
Date set for Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off on Nov. 9
The Big Mouth Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the Boca Grande Chamber of C…
Verizon, 5G trucks about the island
Verizon and other contractors have been on island for the increased…
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, Gaspa…
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 o…
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 2023-24…
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. on…
New golf cart signs on Gasparilla streets
Two weeks ago, new signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were…