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Talking tackle and equipment at Saturday’s ‘Coffee with Captains’
STAFF REPORT This week’s topic at “Coffee with Captains,” to be held this Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m., is “Tackle & Equ…
So long, it’s been good to know ya …
BY BOB ELLIOT I have often been accused by being a “homer.” For those not familiar with the term, it means someone who alway…
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 Para…
The case of the never-finished house on Little Gasparilla revisited
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Have you ever wondered about unfinished metal house…
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 local businesses and visitors, the 2020 United Methodist Wo…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where you’re from means everything
To my Hometown, Wow, it’s a little bitter-sweet to write this letter to … all of you. Many of you have gotten to know me…
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…