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The economy and artificial intelligence? Island economic pros discuss what’s going on with our money
BY OLIVIA CAMERON The 2020 Ecosummit presented by the members of the Boca Grande Economics Group detailed all of the US econ…
Round up your dogies and lasso your pardners … it’s bike parade time!
STAFF REPORT It is time once again for the Boca Grande Bike Path Parade and Woman’s Club Spring Fair, this year to be held o…
The case of the never-finished house on Little Gasparilla revisited
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Have you ever wondered about unfinished metal house that sits on Little Gasparilla? If you haven’t, then…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Strawberry Festival, a ‘mission from God,’ raised almost $80,000 this year
To the Editor: From the many volunteers of all ages involved, to loca…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where you’re from means everything
To my Hometown, Wow, it’s a little bitter-sweet to write this letter…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to everyone for the love and care
To the Editor: I just wanted to thank everybody who came to my rescue when I got into an accident lately. So many people cam…
Closures, cancellations and postponements on Gasparilla Island due to COVID-19 concerns
UPDATED APRIL 1, 2020
The following activities have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Lee County schools…
JUST A WORD ABOUT COVID-19 …
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – We do NOT have a confirmed case of COVID-19 on Gasparilla Island. According to officials, “The Boca Gran…
Two island surveys could affect your future part 2
BY MARCY SHORTUSE Check your P.O. box soon for a survey from the Boca Grande Health Clinic that they would like everyone on…
OBITUARY: John M. Mihm
John McSorely Mihm, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 6, 1936. John was…