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Zika virus found on Gasparilla Island
BY DR. JEFFREY HUMBARGER – This is the first in an ongoing series of posts by myself regarding current medical topics. Ce…
Watkins, Major retain chair and co-chair seats on GIBA Board
GINGER WATKINS BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Ginger Watkins a…
Two notices to mariners: Bridge closed to boat traffic, buoy locations changed
The swing bridge will be closed to boat traffic from February 8-15 so contractors tearing down the old swing bridge can re…
FPL land use change passed by commissioners, so what’s next?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Developers looking into purchasing the 9.98 acr…
Lemon Bay Conservancy celebrates Wildflower grant, new progress for park
BY SUE ERWIN – Nearly 100 people gathered at the Cape Haze Communi…
Painter Joan Mitchell featured in Lippincott book, author to speak at Fust
BY ALICE GORMAN – Who is Joan Mitchell? She is not Joni Mitchell, the pop singer of “Both Sides Now” fame. If you are an a…
Portion of Boca Grande fishing pier closed, deemed unsafe
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Boca Grande Fishing Pier at the north end of the island is partially closed, due to Charlotte Cou…
Trio Art Show planned for February 13, 14
BY SUE ERWIN – The tradition of the biennial trio art exhibit will continue this weekend, as Jack Horner teams up with Ton…
Nat Geo photographers make guest appearance at Island School
BY SUE ERWIN – National Geographic Explorers David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes gave a special presentation to students at …
The Strawberry Festival to return March 5 for its 18th year
Luscious ripe strawberries on top of crispy biscuits. Hundreds of bargains and boutique items. Live and Silent Auctions fi…