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Code enforcement update: We’ve lost some of our best memories at South Beach
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re one of those people who like to head down to South Beach Bar & Grille, grab a cocktail and…
Saying goodbye to the Boca Grande Dog Park
We were blessed for many years to have one of the most beautiful dog parks in the United States, but the times they are a-ch…
Causeway repaving in progress …
■ STAFF REPORT The paving project to mill and resurface from Placida Road to the toll plaza began on August 20th and is expe…
GIBA discusses new sidewalk, revenue and other projects at quarterly board meeting
■ BY KATHY BANSON-VERRICO The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority boar…
Make plans now for the beach cleanup
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Progress on the playground … but it’s slow
■ BY SUE ERWIN The old playground at The Island School has been torn down and cleared away, and workers are staging the area…
Speaker schedule announced for ‘Friends’ American Revolution Symposium
■ STAFF REPORT Speakers for the 2020 American Revolution Symposium in April have recently been announced, and the list is im…
Several new hatches recorded this week by turtle patrol
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members had an interesting morning earlier this week. After hearing…
FWC asks public for help documenting strange panther disorder
■ STAFF REPORT The FWC is investigating a disorder detected in some Florida panthers and bobcats. All the affected animals h…
Obituary: Lucile Turner James
Local seasonal resident Lucile Turner James passed away peacefully at home here on the island on August 16th, 2019 after a 4…