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Frank: The other Crowninshield
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Louise Crowninshield is mentioned often in Boca Grande history, but her h…
PROFILE: Tracy Peppers
BY SUE ERWIN – Island employee Tracy Peppers has worked at the Englewood Bank & Trust branch in Boca Grande since June…
Coming together on Gilchrist
To the Editor: I fully support the mission of the churches on Gilchrist, but as a resident of Gilchrist I also want…
‘Taste’ tickets make great Christmas gifts
To the Editor: Thank you so very much for your continued support of…
Cookie sale, Woman’s Club grant have helped to fund Mercabo
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In just a scant few weeks, the Gasparilla Island…
GICIA: ‘No donation too small’ for funding Mercabo project
As of Tuesday, Dec. 8 the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has received more $18 million in pledg…
We’re about to cross that bridge! We’ve come to it!
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When you go to leave the island next Tuesday, Dec. 15, you’ll be getting a whole new perspective from a…
Lighthouse lighting to take place this weekend
The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse has been appropriately decorated and festooned for the season (thank you to the B sh…
The story of Tuck: One of the many rescues at Tank’s Legacy
BY SUE ERWIN – Many people wouldn’t look twice if they saw a small, wounded dog in a crowded park all alone and looking des…
Pirates to invade Whidden’s on Saturday: It’s time for chili!
Plan for a fun-filled day at Whidden’s Marina on Saturday, Dec. 12 to benefit the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum. A gian…