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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 Pulitzer Signature Store, had quite a scare when she was finis…
Tarpon Symposium: Islanders discuss fishery’s past, present and future
■ BY SUE ERWIN Before the fishing and fun began at the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic last Saturday afternoon, a symposium w…
Island tower gets updated antennas, FPL power pole upgrades in progress
■ BY SUE ERWIN A contracting crew blocked off a section of East Railr…
Guest Editorial: What’s the deal with fire hydrant flushing?
■ SUBMITTED BY BONNIE PRINGLE Why does GIWA flush fire hydrants? We…
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…
Fust offers June children’s program
■ STAFF REPORT
The Johann Fust Community Library is offering the following free programs for children in June:
• Stories Ali…
In response to saying goodbye to My Halo
To the Editor: This is in response to the letter to the editor regarding the recent exit of our local private-pay assistants…