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Ruling upheld in Three Sisters’ access litigation
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE In the ever-ongoing case of land access to Three Sisters Island, a ruling to uphold a trial court’s deci…
Be aware of 5K runners, walkers this weekend downtown – Volunteers also needed
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Community Center is looking for volunteers to help with the Boca Grande 5K Run and Fun walk o…
Niko was on the lam, but now she’s home
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE There may be a lot going on right now on the island, but one event this past week seemed to take a littl…
GIBA board reviews sidewalk plan proposal, new stickers and elections at quarterly meeting
■ STAFF REPORT Ginger Watkins and Gay Darsie were both re-elected at…
Annual ‘Economic Summit’ scheduled for February 28
■ BY SUE ERWIN Everyone is invited to attend a financial discussion a…
Boots and her beads: How did Bead for Life get started? Part I of a series
■ BY BOOTS TOLSDORF Many of you, over the last several years, have noticed me standing near the post office on a beautiful a…
Mote’s Locascio discusses snook health at ‘Coffee with a Scientist’
■ BY SUE ERWIN How badly did red tide affect our snook population over the past year? Mote Marine Laboratory scientist Dr. J…
The 2019 Strawberry Festival: Having fun and helping others
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE The 2019 Strawberry Festival Silent Auction will definitely belie its name. In fact, when festival goers…
Capt. Hubbard speaks to History Bytes crowd about fishing through the years
■ BY SUE ERWIN Capt. Van Hubbard remembers when catching fish in Boca Grande was pretty easy to do back in the day – albeit…
Annual Green Gala planned for March 25 to feature a Polynesian theme
■ STAFF REPORT Calling all islanders: Get ready to hula and celebrate the spirit of “aloha,” Boca Grande style. The 23rd ann…