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A little popping on the bridge: It’s nothing a bit of dry ice won’t fix
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE. After several months of intense research, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority thinks they have nar…
New toll system, new security cams discussed at GIBA meeting
■ SUBMITTED BY GIBA The GIBA quarterly board meeting was held on Wednesday, April 24, 2017 in the Woman’s Club Room at the B…
Warrior Zoe still fighting cancer like a trooper, doing better
■ BY SUE ERWIN A little girl with island ties who’s been battling cancer since last year has been handling it like a true wa…
Animal rescue owner seeks help with van repairs
■ BY SUE ERWIN Tank’s Legacy, a local 501(c)3 pet rescue organization…
Arizona State University swimmers reunite in Boca Grande
■ BY SUE ERWIN Ten female athletes who were members of the Arizona St…
Profile: Jon Dillard
■ SUE ERWIN Gasparilla Island State Park Ranger Jon Dillard loves being outdoors. And in October of 2015, he landed a job i…
Obituary: Don E. Miller
Don E. Miller, M.D., 87, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Sp…
Literature Forum thanks all for another great season
To the Editor: The Literature Forum has ended another successful season. More than 200 lovers of fine literature attended th…
Lighthouse up for state funding, Benacquisto amendment to bill accepted
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Last week a proposed amendment to Session Bill 2500 by Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto was adopted…
Historic Board splits vote on Palm project, approves Boca Blooms
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held a meeting on Wednesday, April 19, which left a few members o…