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Historical Society brings Mayflower II documentary to the island
STAFF REPORT – On Tuesday, Feb. 4 the red carpet will be rolled out for the premier showing of the newly produced documentar…
Empty kayak leaves searchers scrambling to recover a victim
STAFF REPORT – Local search-and-rescue personnel were scouring the waters around Gasparilla Island on the evening of Sunday…
Ed Raine to speak at annual homes for Haiti reception
STAFF REPORT – Fundraising for 50 new homes for Haiti will continue with the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians annual cocktail a…
Hot browns, street corn, tres leches and more … The Taste of Boca Grande, Part II
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Here we are with the second installment of three…
Dog park plans coming closer to fruition
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Many mourned the closing of the 7th Street dog pa…
11 films announced at 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival sneak peak party on Thursday
STAFF REPORT – The films for the 2020 Boca Grande Film Festival have been announced, and the lineup is sure to “wow” avid th…
More drainpipe work coming this week
For the next two weeks The Gasparilla Inn & Club will be installing storm drainpipe at locations around the island, incl…
Scholarship deadline for Woman’s Club rapidly approaching
STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school yea…
Witheringtons to speak at BIPS 4BIPS installment
STAFF REPORT – The Barrier Island Parks Society is honored to host “Our Beaches are Alive!” as part of the BIPS 4 BIPS Speak…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to landscaper who went to electric leafblowers
To theTo the Editor: Congratulations to Richard Allen Landscapers! Their decision to use electric leafblowers is a welcome r…