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Coast Guard inspection at the Range Light
The Coast Guard held a routine inspection at the Range Light on Wednesday morning. This is one of the final inspections bef…
Have some coffee with a scientist on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Feb. 17 Mote’s Boca Grande office will host “Coffee with a Scientist,” featuring Dr. Jim Locascio, staff scien…
Memorial service for Jo Jo Faulstich scheduled for February 21
Jo Jo Faulstich, 61, of Boca Grande, formerly of Redlands, Calif., died on June 29, 2015. She was born on December 13, 1953…
Memorial Mass set for Betty Jane Shiarella at Our Lady of Mercy
Betty Jane Shiarella passed away on November 19, 2015. Betty was a l…
EDITORIAL: Boca Grande’s Hope for Haitians reaches 200 homes
BY BEN SCOTT AND ANGEL ALOMA – Thirty-three families left homeless b…
Editorial was good, but support still given to no parking
To the Editor: Your editorial about the Gilchrist median was good, and I agree with you – too much noise and money have…
PROFILE: Jack Horner
BY SUE ERWIN – Island seasonal resident and artist Jack Horner was born in Richmond, Virginia. He is retired from two promin…
OBITUARY: Aderton Primm “Pete” Samuel
Aderton Primm “Pete” Samuel, 80, of Boca Grande, FL passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born on J…
Zika virus found on Gasparilla Island
BY DR. JEFFREY HUMBARGER – This is the first in an ongoing series of posts by myself regarding current medical topics. Cert…
Watkins, Major retain chair and co-chair seats on GIBA Board
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Ginger Watkins and Lee Majors retain their seats as chairman and co-chairman of the Gasparilla Island B…