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Turtle patrol thanks all for help during challenging 2018 season

To the Editor: To call this season challenging would be an understatement. Of the six seasons the Boca Grande Sea Turtle A…

Boca Grande backwater still reasonably healthy in the face of many colors of algae on the beach

At about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2 there were no boats to be found on Whidden’s Creek except one, holding three angle…

BGHS online archive system now available; new exhibit planned

■ BY SUE ERWIN As they tirelessly work their way through the boxes, scanning photos, transcribing audio and sorting throug…

Details for Mark Futch memorial

■ STAFF REPORT Services for Mark Futch, who passed away on Septembe…

Boca Grande native is now successful Navy attorney

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande native Lt. Cmdr. Kathy (Young) Paradis, …

The Gasparilla Inn & Club opens for their 105th season

Wednesday, October 5, 2018 PHOTOS BY DUSTY, JULIANNE AND SKIP PERRY

Activity slowing down for island nesting turtles and their babes

■ BY SUE ERWIN The final few weeks of sea turtle nesting season are quickly approaching, with the season officially closin…

Boca Grande Woman’s Club scholarship apps due in February

The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. In …

Climb the historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Mondays and Saturdays

■ STAFF REPORT Walk in the very steps of lightkeepers from the past. Reserve your space now for a 20-minute climb tour to …

Chamber scholarships awarded to 29 deserving students

■  SUBMITTED BY BOCA GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that in 2018…