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Two accidents in last few days end with citations, injuries and traffic jams
■ STAFF REPORT Two accidents in the last few days have left several island visitors with bumps, bruises and banged-up cars…
OBITUARY: Kay Frances Bell
On March 18, 2016, after battling leukemia for two years, Kay Frances Bell let go and made the decision to fly with the ange…
Parking Committee advisory member speaks out
To the Editor:
Thank you for Sue Erwin’s accurate and evenhanded reporting on the Parking Advisory meeting on Wedne…
PROFILE: Carol Miller
Many locals who have shopped for ladies’ clothing on the island for t…
FWC announces Boca Grande Pass gear restrictions, boundary shift
Recent changes to the buoys marking the Boca Grande Channel will aff…
From one artist to another: We will miss you, Jim Sears
BY CARROLL SWAYZE – Our community is mourning the loss of one of our legends. James Sears passed away quietly around dinnert…
A Q&A session regarding the Gasparilla Island Light
At its board meeting on Monday, March 14, the Barrier Island Parks Society announced its intention to launch an aggr…
Bike Parade and Spring Fair, Green Gala top this weekend’s activities
This weekend is a culmination of seasonal events, as the Bike Parade and Spring Fair roll into town, the Green Gala will be…
Meter maids? Parking permits? Don’t worry, it’s just an advisory group for parking
BY SUE ERWIN
The debate about the ongoing parking issues on the island continued this week when an informal advisory bo…
The Rib Feast was highly successful, thanks!
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Firefighters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for…