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Historic Board elects new chair and vice chair … and finally realize Bob Vila’s greatness
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board met on April 8 to grant one property contributing status and to elect a new c…
Fire Department traveling by boat and truck for many emergencies
The Boca Grande Fire Department had a busy weekend for calls. Perhaps the most noteworthy of them involved assistance pro…
Profile: Nancy McBean, a bridge-playing machine
BY JACK SHORT – If you happen to wander into a meeting of the most prominent bridge club on the island, they might strike…
Obituary: Phyllis Clark Daughtrey
Mrs. Phyllis Clark Daughtrey, 80, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2…
Obituary: David Shawn Hugger
David Shawn Hugger, son of Karen and Richard Hugger and father of …
Letter to the Editor: BIPS raises the roof – and lots of $ – with Green Gala
Dear Editor,
Then the lights went out. The Barrier Island Parks Society has wrapped up its “Light up the Night” 1…
Guest editorial: Conservancy walk held, two more scheduled
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – On Friday, March 27, a small group of island residents gathered to explore one of the GICIA Land…
Kipp takes top honors at Boca Grande Dog Show
Island dogs were out in full force on Saturday, March 28, for the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Dog Show, which is held every …
What will the ‘big’ item be this year? BGHS fundraiser talk of the town this week
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Ever wanted to have dinner with a past president? How about dinner with a past president who lov…
Easter brings egg hunts, Lilly P. and sunrise service
There aren’t many places that celebrate Easter as seriously as Gasparilla Island does, and this year is no exception.
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