Profile: Miranda Blackwell
■ SUE ERWIN Miranda Blackwell had never heard of Boca Grande or even visited the state of Florida before she decided to tak…
Obituary: Ellen ‘Jane’ Pasman
Ellen “Jane” Pasman passed away peacefully in her home on Boca Grande on January 22, 2017 with her children by her side. Sh…
BIPS Green Gala a huge success
To the Editor: We kicked up our heels and boot scooted till the cows came home! Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) exte…
Master’s Art and Wine Festival this weekend, Island Art Days next weekend
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Two traditional art shows are on the horizon in…
It’s showtime! Join in the fun this weekend at the bike parade and fair
The “Magic of Movies” is coming to Boca Grande on Saturday, March 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a star-studded parade alo…
A bike path from Rotonda to Boca Grande coming soon to Placida Road
You may have noticed construction signs on Gasparilla Road just off island, and some landscaping taking place on Placida Roa…
Interested volunteers sought to fill GIBA advisory seat
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has an open advisory board position for seat 7 (a two-year term). Advisory board memb…
Memorial service for William Hanley
A memorial service for William Andrew Hanley Jr. will be held on Saturday, April 8 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at noon…
Hyman to perform in trio at Community Center
BY SUE ERWIN – Master pianist Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski and Shelly Berg have joined forces to bring Boca Grande a one-of-a-k…