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OBITUARY: Aderton Primm “Pete” Samuel
Aderton Primm “Pete” Samuel, 80, of Boca Grande, FL passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born on J…
Zika virus found on Gasparilla Island
BY DR. JEFFREY HUMBARGER – This is the first in an ongoing series of posts by myself regarding current medical topics. Cert…
Watkins, Major retain chair and co-chair seats on GIBA Board
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Ginger Watkins and Lee Majors retain their seats as chairman and co-chairman of the Gasparilla Island B…
Two notices to mariners: Bridge closed to boat traffic, buoy locations changed
The swing bridge will be closed to boat traffic from February 8-15 so…
FPL land use change passed by commissioners, so what’s next?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Developers looking into purchasing the 9.98 acres…
Lemon Bay Conservancy celebrates Wildflower grant, new progress for park
BY SUE ERWIN – Nearly 100 people gathered at the Cape Haze Community Center last Monday to commemorate the recent progress…
Painter Joan Mitchell featured in Lippincott book, author to speak at Fust
BY ALICE GORMAN – Who is Joan Mitchell? She is not Joni Mitchell, the pop singer of “Both Sides Now” fame. If you are an art…
Portion of Boca Grande fishing pier closed, deemed unsafe
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Boca Grande Fishing Pier at the north end of the island is partially closed, due to Charlotte Count…
Trio Art Show planned for February 13, 14
BY SUE ERWIN – The tradition of the biennial trio art exhibit will continue this weekend, as Jack Horner teams up with Toni…
Nat Geo photographers make guest appearance at Island School
BY SUE ERWIN – National Geographic Explorers David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes gave a special presentation to students at Th…