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The matriarch of Boca Grande took her last ride over the Causeway: The passing of Isabelle Joiner
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
It’s very hard to put into words what Isabelle Joiner meant to the heart and soul of Gasparilla Island…
From the Miccosukee in the Everglades to Boca Grande and beyond people are asking … where is our clean water?
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
UPDATE: Gov. Rick Scott has now issued an emergency order to allow water from Lake Okeechobee to be di…
Outta Line takes first in Red Gill Tarpon Tourney
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
On Saturday, June 16, more than 20 boats assembled and headed out to the Pass in the third annual Red …
Sea turtle nesting season continues to thrive
■ BY SUE ERWIN
As of press time, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Associa…
Little wildlife rescuers raise money for local animals
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Four young girls spent a recent Sunday afternoon rai…
Profile Zachary Lozano
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Zachary Lozano is the new Gasparilla Island State Park manager, but he is certainly not new to Boca Grande….
OBITUARY: Mary Janice Shortuse
It is with heavy hearts that the loved ones of Mary Janice (Jan) Shortuse announce that she passed away peacefully at her …
Participation in Gulf Reef Fish Survey improves fishery Management
■ BY MICHELLE KERR, FWC
Faster access to data. Improved fisheries estimates. More-informed decision-making. We want to tha…
July 6 – 8 hunt and taste invasive lionfish at derby
To the Editor:
Join Mote Marine Laboratory for the fifth annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby, an environmentally friendly event…