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Historic Preservation Board approves requests on two island properties
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved two certificates of appropriateness at its monthly mee…
Could the entire island be considered a historic district?
To the Editor: I am fortunate enough to have been coming to Boca Grande for 33 years. I have seen a lot of changes over th…
First baby sea turtles of the season emerge
■ BY SUE ERWIN The first sea turtle nest on the island has hatched. Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers discover…
GIWA notifies island residents of chlorine changes to water
■ BY BONNIE PRINGLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GIWA Gasparilla Island Wate…
*BOOM* over Boca Grande
■ A beautiful array of fireworks lit the Fourth of July night sky h…
Eagle Scout graduates from Sarasota Military Academy … and plans to attend SFC this fall
■ BY SUE ERWIN Liam Hugger understands the importance of a strong work ethic. The Eagle Scout has worked at The Barnichol …
Historical Society seeks summer volunteers
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers this summer. It’s a great way to meet ne…
Profile: Brian Faro
■ BY SUE ERWIN Brian Faro has spent many summer days fishing with his friends near the pier at the north end of the island…