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*BOOM* over Boca Grande
■ A beautiful array of fireworks lit the Fourth of July night sky here on the island, over both the Gulf of Mexico and the B…
Eagle Scout graduates from Sarasota Military Academy … and plans to attend SFC this fall
■ BY SUE ERWIN Liam Hugger understands the importance of a strong work ethic. The Eagle Scout has worked at The Barnichol Ha…
Historical Society seeks summer volunteers
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Historical Society is looking for a fe…
Profile: Brian Faro
■ BY SUE ERWIN Brian Faro has spent many summer days fishing with his friends near the pier at the north end of the island…
Knowing when to stay or to go
■ BY JERRY MALLETT Should I stay or should I go? In 1981 the English rock band The Clash produced a song with the lyrics, “S…
Fourth of July festivities include golf cart parade, fireworks
■ STAFF REPORT Grab a roll of festive streamers, some balloons, some fireworks, some fine sipping whiskey and some Xanax for…
GIBA talks toll booths, iguanas and emergencies, welcomes new Advisory Board member Jay Feinberg
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Big changes coming in the latter part of this year were discussed by board members of the Gasparilla Isl…
Suspected bobcat devours sea turtle nest; green turtle dies from injuries
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers have been kept busy tracking feline hunters and some other unus…