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Watkins, Major stay on as chair and vice-chair of GIBA
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Ginger Watkins and Lee Major have retained their seats as chairman and vice-chairman, respectively…
Lead architect updates residents on Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
■ BY SUE ERWIN Island residents had the opportunity to meet and listen to internationally known master metalsmith Alex…
Island youth makes lofty goal a reality
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Boca Grande has been Ben Taylor’s home since he was a child, but his aspirations far surpass our na…
Fourth annual Island School Million Dollar Shootout a raving success
■ STAFF REPORT The Island School, a tuition-free charter school…
Profile: Candice Shy Hooper
■ BY SUE ERWIN Island author Candice Shy Hooper was born in Agana, Guam. Her father served in the Navy, and her mother w…
Obituary: Memorial service for William D. Rader
A memorial service for William Donald Rader will be held on Saturday, March 4 at the Boca Bay Pass Club Powerhouse, located…
LBC tarpon net pull at Wildflower this Saturday
To the Editor: Please mark your calendar to help our next monthly tarpon net pull event at Lemon Bay Conservancy’s Wild…
Berries, bargains and much more: The Strawberry Festival returns on March 4
■ STAFF REPORT. Take 55 flats of strawberries, 55 dozen biscuits, 48 cans of whipped topping, 24 cases of hotdogs and br…
Mote CEO updates island crowd on research projects, promotes upcoming event
■ BY SUE ERWIN. Passion. Partnership. Philanthropy. Those are the three words Dr. Michael Crosby, president and CEO of M…