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Lack of cell phone service almost claims a life

If you’re tired of the unreliable cell phone service the island has experienced since the storm, be thankful you don’t have…

Island beach accesses to soon be open

Lee County has announced a phased reopening of beach parks, with Gasparilla Island beach accesses at the top of the list…

You’ve heard of black holes, but blue holes? 

Emily and Jim talk about the blue holes of the Gulf Mote Marine Laboratory is sharing some of its most interesting resea…

The UMW Strawberry Festival celebrates 30-plus years of helping the needy

Fortunately for Boca Grande, neither Hurricane Ian nor the pandemic…

GIBA elects officers, talks finances and discusses north end cleanup efforts

Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority The Gasparill…

GICIA offers tours of Mercabo information and restoration update

Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Impro…
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The Grande Chorus wants you

Submitted by Elaine Skypala For the people involved in our island’s Grande Chorus it is performing a free love song conc…

Boca Grande Hope For Haitians campaign starts strong with 12 homes 

Submitted by Food for the Poor The challenges in Haiti continue to mount, but Boca Grande Hope For Haitians is standing…

‘Art on Banyan, Five Women’ exhibit coming soon

It’s the sixteenth year of celebrating creative innovation for the “Art on Banyan: Five Women” Exhibit, presented at the Bo…
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History Bytes continues with the always-lively Futch family tales

The Boca Grande Historical Society’s History Bytes presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 15, was provocatively titled “Island Lov…