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Appreciation for a new look for Whidden’s, remembering Isabelle
■ On Tuesday, Feb. 12 the members of the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum gathered together to honor those who have contr…
First Boca Grande Film Festival a smashing success
■ BY SUE ERWIN The inaugural Boca Grande Film Festival exceeded the expectations of organizers – ensuring that the 2020 ev…
Island LEO Beat: Deputies respond to vehicle burglary call at state park
■ STAFF REPORT Two visitors were the victims of a vehicle burglary this past weekend at the south end of the island. Accor…
The 2019 Strawberry Festival: Having fun and helping others
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE Pam Hannah’s dining room table has been covered …
Two proposed to become one again on Whiskey Row, BGHPB agrees
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The meeting was brief but things were accomplis…
Obituary: Joe ‘Baldy’ Rinaldi
Joe “Baldy” Rinaldi – the leader of the tribe, great friend and purveyor of all things pig roastful – has passed away.
He…
Profile: Jack Carley
■ BY SUE ERWIN After graduating from college in 1962, Jack Carley had almost a year before entering officer candidate scho…
A picture speaks a thousand words …
To the Editor: I had the opportunity to stop by the Smart Studios on Boca Grande last week to view their “Nature Protests”…
Please understand the reason for the protest show
To the Editor: Please let me explain my actions regarding the protest art show I just hosted at my gallery. I have a probl…
Many thanks for a fantastic Tennis Ball
To the Editor: If you were one of the nearly 200 guests who attended the Boca Grande Club’s 11th annual Tennis Ball, I kno…