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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 board voted to add a sidewalk on the west side of Gasparill…
Make plans now for the beach cleanup
Join Gasparilla Vacations, Lee County, Gulf Coast International Properties and the Ocean Conservancy on Saturday, Sept. 21 f…
Progress on the playground … but it’s slow
■ BY SUE ERWIN The old playground at The Island School has been torn…
Speaker schedule announced for ‘Friends’ American Revolution Symposium
■ STAFF REPORT Speakers for the 2020 American Revolution Symposium in…
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…
Obituary: Florence ‘Terry’ Hoyt
Florence “Terry” Cornelia Hoyt, age 64, passed away in Geneva, N.Y. on August 7, 2019. Terry was the beloved daughter of Elt…
Profile: Lisa Sims
■ BY SUE ERWIN Lisa Sims, manager at Gasparilla Adventures, has been associated with Boca Grande since 2008. The first time…