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Obituary: Billy Lee Spurgeon
Billy Lee Spurgeon has “gone Home” to meet his Savior and unite with his loving wife, Nancy. He passed away on March 18, 202…
Profile: Nancy Jo Powers
Local Nancy Jo Powers, who now goes by Jo Powers, may be recognizable to avid fans of Island TV, the program that sheds ligh…
CCP Wuhan Virus or a cold?
To the Editor: It is way past time to logically discuss the evil-villain, the invisible-monster running wild in the world. W…
Boca Grande shows up on COVID-19 tracker
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – A case, or cases, of COVID-19 have finally showed…
A message from the Clinic: Help us slow the spread of COVID-19
BY HILJA BILODEAU, CEO OF THE BGHC – The health and wellbeing of the…
Angels among us: Woman’s Club has more than 200 requests for funding
STAFF REPORT – With nearly 200 requests for funding continuing to arrive and checks being processed to those in need, the BG…
‘Iguana panel’ has two openings on board … are you interested?
STAFF REPORT – If you’re a Gasparilla Island resident whose home is in Lee County and you have a driving urge to help fight…
GIBA reports on traffic decrease, toll card extensions
SUBMITTED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND BRIDGE AUTHORITY –
GIBA Board of Supervisors held their quarterly board meeting on Wednes…
Spark Boca Grande to livestream comedy in May
BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND ERICA MARTIN – The island’s famed performers of Spark Boca Grande will entertain from the internet wit…
‘Friends at Home’ will keep you captivated during quarantine
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Friends of Boca Grande has curated previous discussions and events with their website’s new subsection…