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Prepare to enter the fray, dear friends … Boca Bargains is back!
■ STAFF REPORT Saturday, Nov. 30 marks the grand opening of Boca Bargains for the 2019-2020 season. The opening will inclu…
Two deaths investigated on island in past few weeks
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
The island was the locale for two deaths in the past few weeks, and both deaths were of relatively you…
GIFT tournament, party set for next week … fish on!
■ STAFF REPORT The 24th annual G.I.F.T – Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament – presented by Gasparilla Outfitters, wi…
Causeway approved, toll system upgrade nearing completion
■ STAFF REPORT The new right-of-way discussed and voted on by the G…
Center span of 7th Street temporary bridge removed until May 15
■ STAFF REPORT The center span of Gasparilla Island Water Associati…
Community tree lighting scheduled for December 8
■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Ch…
Two notable island ladies to sign their books at Smart Studio
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande authors Karen Snyder and Susan Hanafee will autograph copies of their latest books at the Smart…
A 21-day reading challenge: Read aloud for 15 minutes
■ BY SUE ERWIN Research has shown that reading aloud is the single most important thing you can do to help a child prepare…
This time they’re really meeting: Iguana board set to convene on December 2
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Municipal Services Benefit Unit “iguana panel” will meet on Monday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. …
Farmer’s market will return to the island Dec. 20
■ BY SUE ERWIN
The Boca Grande Farm & Fish Market will return to the island on Friday, Dec. 20 with some new vendors a…