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Celebrating the works of an artistic island family: THE ALZAMORAS
BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND MARCY SHORTUSE – The Alzamora family has definitely left their mark on Gasparilla Island. While known…
OBITUARY: Virginia ‘Bina’ Charman
Virginia Osborne Charman, of Hunting Valley, Ohio and Boca Grande, died April 1, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio at age 96. Known t…
A new list of what’s open and what’s closed on the island
It’s been awhile since we have updated our listings of what’s going on around the island, and we are happy to report that ma…
COVID-19 antibody testing set up by Boca Grande Health Clinic through Quest Diagnostics
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Health Clinic is pleased to announce a…
Trial by fire: Teachers learning to teach via ‘Distance Learning’
With today, May 8, being the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, it is…
Calling all ‘Quarantine Queens’ … the time to fish is this weekend!
STAFF REPORT – Island resident Capt. William Woodroffe has come through for the ladies of the island this weekend, as he ha…
If you’re leaving town, donate those non-perishables
STAFF REPORT – If you’re leaving the island for your other residence soon, or even just beginning to think about it, here’s…
Short-term rentals discussed (and what is a residential use?) Part III: Items to be addressed by the Boca Grande Community Planning Association
STAFF REPORT – Two topics that have been the focus of islanders’ attention during the past year were covered in the recent B…
Island outfitter finds a way to keep up with the ‘rona and the sun, while honoring local artists
STAFF REPORT – It’s not often you see Capt. Sandy Melvin without a buff around his neck or on his face. The soft tube of mat…
Time they’ll never get back … Part II: ‘Senior ‘Switch’ continues, and some explain what it’s like to finish this untraditional year
BY OLIVIA CAMERON – As high school course come to a close, our local high school seniors continue to recap their experience…