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A message from the Clinic: Getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever
BY MARK DRISCOLL- Before coming back to the island this year, please get a flu shot. If you are working on the island, pleas…
Bad weekend weather makes for many fire calls
STAFF REPORT- Labor Day weekend weather was temperamental, including some major storms, which led to several fire calls. On…
The horse doorbell: Another piece of island history
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Just a week ago, master metalsmith Alex Klahm was back on Gasparilla Island with another restoration proj…
Sugar flowers by Suzanne bring a beautiful touch to quarantine celebrations
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The year 2020 was something to look forward to, wh…
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…
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 June 19, 2020. For the past 30 plus years Doris has overs…
PROFILE: Nick Gassman
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Some people come to Gasparilla Island for its renowned beaches, to reminisce on the Olde Florida feel or…
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…