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Fire at temporary cell tower poses the question – when do we get a new permanent tower?

On Monday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a fire at the generator next to the cell phone to…

Gaston says they aren’t sure when work will wrap up on Gasparilla Island

It was hard for Vanita Auville, co-supervisor of Gaston Tree Debris Removal, to pinpoint when they would be able to finish…
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New year, new beginnings

By Mark Driscoll, Boca Grande Health Clinic CEO Just like that, 2022 is a wrap and 2023 is already moving right along. A…
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Boca Grande Film Festival 2023 lineup announced and it is not to be missed

Launch party to be held tonight in conjunction with The Island Schoo…

A testament to the goodwill of people

Meacham, Gordon-Reed speak to a sold out house

To say the house was packed at a presentation given by Pulitzer prize-winning author Jon Meacham and American historian and…
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Coral Creek golf update

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Boca Grande Historical Society announces season schedule of events

The history of Gasparilla Island is rich, which is why new events scheduled by the Boca Grande Historical Society are alway…

Scott Turow featured speaker at Fust Foundation February 7

On Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m., the Johann Fust Library Foundation will host its 2023 Annual Benefit, featuring best-selli…
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ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE, EMS ACTIVITY: Golf cart completely destroyed in battery fire – so what kind of battery was it?

On Saturday, Jan. 21 at approximately 7:46 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Gulf Boulevar…