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Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Revised Bridge Opening Schedule
The revised seven (7) day a week opening schedule for the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Swing Bridge is as follows…
OBITUARY: Josephine Woods
Josephine “Dodie” Mitchell passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015.
She was born on September 3, 1936 to Harry Dorsey Mitc…
Profile: Jeremy (Chino) Chamathorn
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
When Jeremy Chamathorn (a.k.a. Jeremy Chino) first came to Boca Grande, he was astounded by the island…
Thank you for another successful World’s Richest!
To the Editor:
In the course of events, both public and private…
This is the last weekend to fish license-free in Florida
SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION…
Near drowning in Gasparilla Pass reported
BY JACK SHORT
Charlotte County Fire and EMS and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office were part of the response team tha…
thegicia.org now the internet home of the GICIA
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) continues its efforts to p…
Delays to be expected when crossing the Boca Grande Causeway on Friday
On Friday, May 29 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. there will be limited and/or no power to the bridge or toll booth…
Tarpon Festival Weekend coming up! A message from the Chamber of Commerce
BY LEW HASTINGS
Tarpon Fishing. For some it’s an old family tradition, one that goes back generations. The World’s Riche…
Fires around the island, vandalism at South Beach reported
Several incidents kept area firefighters busy over the Memorial Day weekend, but none of them were on Gasparilla Island. We…