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Two deaths investigated on island in past few weeks
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
The island was the locale for two deaths in the past few weeks, and both deaths were of relatively young…
GIFT tournament, party set for next week … fish on!
■ STAFF REPORT The 24th annual G.I.F.T – Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament – presented by Gasparilla Outfitters, will…
Causeway approved, toll system upgrade nearing completion
■ STAFF REPORT The new right-of-way discussed and voted on by the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board in April of this…
Center span of 7th Street temporary bridge removed until May 15
■ STAFF REPORT The center span of Gasparilla Island Water Association…
Community tree lighting scheduled for December 8
■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 fo…
Two notable island ladies to sign their books at Smart Studio
■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande authors Karen Snyder and Susan Hanafee will autograph copies of their latest books at the Smart S…
A 21-day reading challenge: Read aloud for 15 minutes
■ BY SUE ERWIN Research has shown that reading aloud is the single most important thing you can do to help a child prepare f…
This time they’re really meeting: Iguana board set to convene on December 2
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Municipal Services Benefit Unit “iguana panel” will meet on Monday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. in…
Farmer’s market will return to the island Dec. 20
■ BY SUE ERWIN
The Boca Grande Farm & Fish Market will return to the island on Friday, Dec. 20 with some new vendors and…
‘Silver and Gold’ to be featured at this year’s Garden Club Christmas luncheon
The Boca Grande Garden Club will host their annual Christmas luncheon featuring their traditional beautifully decorated tabl…