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The light has been relit!
Last Saturday evening, February 9, 2019, the Barrier Island Parks Society had a celebration to officially relight the histor…
Appreciation for a new look for Whidden’s, remembering Isabelle
■ On Tuesday, Feb. 12 the members of the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum gathered together to honor those who have contrib…
First Boca Grande Film Festival a smashing success
■ BY SUE ERWIN The inaugural Boca Grande Film Festival exceeded the expectations of organizers – ensuring that the 2020 even…
Island LEO Beat: Deputies respond to vehicle burglary call at state park
■ STAFF REPORT Two visitors were the victims of a vehicle burglary th…
The 2019 Strawberry Festival: Having fun and helping others
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE Pam Hannah’s dining room table has been covered wi…
Two proposed to become one again on Whiskey Row, BGHPB agrees
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The meeting was brief but things were accomplished at the monthly gathering of the Boca Grande Historic…
Obituary: Joe ‘Baldy’ Rinaldi
Joe “Baldy” Rinaldi – the leader of the tribe, great friend and purveyor of all things pig roastful – has passed away.
He t…
Profile: Jack Carley
■ BY SUE ERWIN After graduating from college in 1962, Jack Carley had almost a year before entering officer candidate school…
A picture speaks a thousand words …
To the Editor: I had the opportunity to stop by the Smart Studios on Boca Grande last week to view their “Nature Protests” a…
Please understand the reason for the protest show
To the Editor: Please let me explain my actions regarding the protest art show I just hosted at my gallery. I have a problem…