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Historical Society brings Mayflower II documentary to the island
STAFF REPORT – On Tuesday, Feb. 4 the red carpet will be rolled out for the premier showing of the newly produced document…
Empty kayak leaves searchers scrambling to recover a victim
STAFF REPORT – Local search-and-rescue personnel were scouring the waters around Gasparilla Island on the evening of Sunda…
Ed Raine to speak at annual homes for Haiti reception
STAFF REPORT – Fundraising for 50 new homes for Haiti will continue with the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians annual cocktail…
Hot browns, street corn, tres leches and more … The Taste of Boca Grande, Part II
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Here we are with the second installment of thre…
Dog park plans coming closer to fruition
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Many mourned the closing of the 7th Street dog …
11 films announced at 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival sneak peak party on Thursday
STAFF REPORT – The films for the 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival have been announced, and the lineup is sure to “wow” avid …
More drainpipe work coming this week
For the next two weeks The Gasparilla Inn & Club will be installing storm drainpipe at locations around the island, in…
Scholarship deadline for Woman’s Club rapidly approaching
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school y…
Witheringtons to speak at BIPS 4BIPS installment
STAFF REPORT – The Barrier Island Parks Society is honored to host “Our Beaches are Alive!” as part of the BIPS 4 BIPS Spe…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to landscaper who went to electric leafblowers
To theTo the Editor: Congratulations to Richard Allen Landscapers! Their decision to use electric leafblowers is a welcome…