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Causeway approved, toll system upgrade nearing completion
■ STAFF REPORT The new right-of-way discussed and voted on by the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board in April of this…
Center span of 7th Street temporary bridge removed until May 15
■ STAFF REPORT The center span of Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s temporary bridge located on 7th Street just no…
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 Chri…
Two notable island ladies to sign their books at Smart Studio
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande authors Karen Snyder and Susan Hanafee wil…
A 21-day reading challenge: Read aloud for 15 minutes
■ BY SUE ERWIN Research has shown that reading aloud is the single mo…
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. in…
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 and…
‘Silver and Gold’ to be featured at this year’s Garden Club Christmas luncheon
The Boca Grande Garden Club will host their annual Christmas luncheon featuring their traditional beautifully decorated tabl…
Profile: Anna Boney
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Anna Boney is the new Director of Children’s Ministry at Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church, and…
Obituary: Helen Fricke Mathieson
Helen Fricke Mathieson died peacefully at home on November 13, 2019. She was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa. on December 7, 1929 to J…