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G.I.F.T. Donates to Historical Society
Proceeds from the 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament, or G.I.F.T., were presented to the Boca Grande Hist…
The GICIA marks 40-year Bike Path anniversary
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Ass…
Charlotte seeks events
The Charlotte County Tourist Development Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Event Development Program. The appl…
Christmas tree cherry picker
At The Gasparilla Inn & Club, the Christmas tree decorations wer…
Long lines for parking passes
There are a few December dates left to pick up parking permits in pe…
Goodbye old ‘Florida boom’ compound
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the demolition of a historic beach compound at 1000 10th St.
Attend…
Arrest after patron causes disturbance
A man was arrested for disorderly intoxication in a public place at the Pink Elephant last Saturday evening, Dec. 6.
Ar…
“Santa, I would like …”
Santa arrived on Gasparilla Island for a short visit Saturday night as part of the annual Christmas Walk. Afterwards he was…
Grace Haly recovering after accident in Switzerland
Grace Haly, the daughter of Dr. Emily Haly and Adam Haly, is recovering after a paragliding accident in Switzerland in Octo…
Unpermitted landscaping letters go out
‘Encroachment issues’ across island on Lee County right-of-ways
Beginning Dec. 1, just over 300 Boca Grande residents re…