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Fisheries disaster funds
As part of the Rebuilding Florida Fisheries Program, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is encouraging e…
G.I.F.T. returns to benefit the island for the 29th time
The 29th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 26 and will benefit the Boca Grande…
Fust Library Foundation updates on storm repairs
BY BOBBIE MARQUIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ever since Hurricane Milton brought a four-foot wave from the Gulf of Mexico into o…
Generous givers send Island Disaster Fund over $3 million goal
A fund to help island businesses is now over its initial $3 million…
Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 8
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Boca Grande Woma…
New Community Christmas tree, planted across from Hudson’s
A crew from Hazeltine Nurseries on Wednesday donated and installed a Christmas tree across the street from Hudson’s Grocery…
State Park now open at Range Light, main lot at Belcher still closed
Florida State Parks reopened three parking areas for Gasparilla Island State Park last weekend, and the “Beaches Closed” el…
Reminder: Cross-island hurricane debris dumps a felony
The island continues to have an issue with the dumping of hurricane debris, even as crews from the disaster recovery firm C…
Letters: Support sought for Island School after return to classroom
BY CHRISTINE OLIVER
Our beautiful Gasparilla Island, including Boca Grande and The Island School, has faced immense chal…
Go deeper this Thanksgiving week
Strong fish stocks – reds, snook and trout
We might need to search a little deeper this year for reasons to celebrate T…