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Big sharks, little sharks: The sharks that swim in our waters (Last in a three-part series )
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This is the third part of a three-part series about the sharks that swim in our waters, especially durin…
Red tide in June? Yep, it’s happening
■ BY SUE ERWIN Several residents and visitors to the island were experiencing the cough and throat tickle indicative of red…
Faithful II takes first at GIKC
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Never underestimate the power of children who love to fish. This was the eighth year that fact was prove…
The Tower of Terror: Objects falling from tower are larger than they appear
■ BY SUE ERWIN Kris Boyden, manager at The Palm on Park Lilly Pulitze…
Tarpon Symposium: Islanders discuss fishery’s past, present and future
■ BY SUE ERWIN Before the fishing and fun began at the Gasparilla Isl…
Island tower gets updated antennas, FPL power pole upgrades in progress
■ BY SUE ERWIN A contracting crew blocked off a section of East Railroad Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Street on Tuesday…
Guest Editorial: What’s the deal with fire hydrant flushing?
■ SUBMITTED BY BONNIE PRINGLE Why does GIWA flush fire hydrants? We only flush hydrants to maintain the highest quality of…
Sea turtle nest numbers growing, patrollers anxiously await first hatch
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol volunteers didn’t experience the usual pleasant experience of patro…
GIWA announces sewer and water line replacement project
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Water Association has announced it will be replacing aging clay gravity sewer and water…
Profile: Capt. Chris ONeill
■ BY SUE ERWIN You may have heard him talk about fishing tips on the radio, caught a glimpse of him on Big Water Adventures…