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Sugar flowers by Suzanne bring a beautiful touch to quarantine celebrations
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The year 2020 was something to look forward to, whether that was because it meant a sudden twist into an…
So many questions, so much frustration about the ‘rona- especially when it comes to our kids
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- I wanted to take this opportunity to let you in on some things we are working on for next week, and they’…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Royal Palm Players makes announcement: ‘The show must go on!’
To the Editor: As President of Royal Palm Players, I would like to take a moment to let you know what RPP has planned for th…
Obituary: Doris Russell
Doris Russell, 61, a longtime resident of Rotonda, passed away on Jun…
PROFILE: Nick Gassman
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Some people come to Gasparilla Island for its reno…
The loss of a great boat-building legend: George Luzier, 1924-2020
STAFF REPORT- George Luzier is a man who changed the face of Boca Grande Pass. Many who have fished or boated in Boca Grande…
A message from the Clinic: Thoughts about gatherings and herd immunity
BY LAUREN HANA- These are just a few thoughts about gatherings and COVID-19 (by popular demand). First, let’s start with a d…
They’ll be partyin’ hard at the sandbar this weekend
Be prepared for a more-than-full field of boats this Saturday, Sept. 5, as the First Annual Sandbar Music Festival will take…
Island resident creates chalk mural, sheriff’s deputy hoses it down
STAFF REPORT- A chalk mural down the length of Banyan Street became a bone of contention on Sunday morning, Aug. 30. The mur…
Stages glow red with the hope to sway Congress
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Friends of Boca Grande Community Center joined the nationwide effort, “Red Alert,” t…