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The Pinxto Route, and San Sebastian (and a great recipe for Spanish tortillas)
Braden Perkins was born in New Orleans and grew up in Boston. Braden worked for four years with celebrity chef Tom Douglas…
OBITUARY: Earl Lewis
Earl T. Lewis, M.D. 93, passed away on Monday February 22, 2021 at his home with his beloved wife, Elle by his side.
Forme…
OBITUARY: Harold McMillan
Harold Floyd McMillan died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Englewood, Florida, at the age of 96. He was born October 28, 1924, in…
OBITUARY: Mike Giobbe
Michael E. Giobbe, Jr. (a.k.a Papa), 79, of Boca Grande and Chappaqua…
PROFILE: Tom Cross
BY T MICHELE WALKER – When Dos Equis beer created their “Most Interes…
EDITORIAL: The GICIA turns 50 years old
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – As the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association celebrates its 50th Anniversary w…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The last resort?
To the Editor,
“… some rich men came and raped the land, nobody caught’em. Put up a bunch of ugly boxes, and Jesus, people…
Keep those cards and letters coming regarding the NHR
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – In anticipation of next week’s meeting, scores of emails have been received by the Boca Grande Historic P…
Sago palms everywhere on the island, but deadly to pets
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Pet owners, be aware: Sago palm trees are in full fruit, and the red nuts that fall all over the ground…
What to do with a 300-pound deceased sea turtle
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – One of the most amazing aspects of living on the beach on Gasparilla Island is to see sea turtles coming…