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Fund for replacement deputy house now at about $190,000
Fundraising continues for a new house for a sheriff’s deputy house on Gasparilla Island. This week, over $55,000 came in, w…
Keylime Bistro reopens at station, adds additional indoor seating
Keylime Bistro reopened at the train station Saturday. The restaurant was essentially rebuilt, with new kitchen and a remov…
New banyan arrives for Town Park landscaping
BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Town Park, located between 3rd and 5th Stree…
Advanced water treatment begins on island
The Gasparilla Island Water Association now has its advanced water t…
Health Clinic breaks ground for Clinic of the Future
With the ceremonial turning of dirt, the Boca Grande Health Clinic h…
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse reopens after hurricane closure
The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will reopen the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum at Gasparilla Islan…
Birds, paragliders fighting for shore leave
Charlotte County environmental specialists have posted a bird nesting area at the north end of Gasparilla Island in front o…
Saying Good-bye
Penny Sims said good-bye to her beloved Glory Bea. Glory Bea was known fondly island wide, and she will be missed ♥.
Pho…
Lighthouse Methodist Pancake Awards
The Lighthouse UMC Pancake Breakfast Team got together to celebrate the end of another successful Pancake Breakfast Season…
Goodbye to The Rev. Chris Gray
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church said goodbye to The Rev. Chris Gray, who served the parish on and off since 2016. Pictured he…