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GIBA to invest $3.5 million in excess funds

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority is thriving now that the new bridge has been paid off, and revenue is reflecting…

A friend of the four-legged says goodbye to Boca Grande

Some people who come to Boca Grande make a big impact on many, then fade into anonymity when they leave. That might be how…
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Memories of Eldred’s Marina, Part II, Building Barges

BY TIM DIXON This is the second part of Tim Dixon’s memories of growing up on the Cape Haze Peninsula and, more specific…
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From bare feet to book learnin’: School is back in session at TIS

It’s not easy for most kids on the first day back to school…

GICIA announces new Bike Path projects

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Imp…
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Tricky stairs and new 18th Street house mulled over by Historic Preservation Board

Boca Grande’s historic preservation was short and sweet this month. Only two projects were on the agenda of the Historic Pr…
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Help protect nesting shorebirds: A message from BIPS

SUBMITTED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY More than 80 different species of birds have been documented at Cayo Costa…
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Turtle Tracks: August 7, 2022

Each year, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Marine Turtle Program studies the life histories…

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