Author: Anna Ridilla

Jubilee Center seeking donations, turkeys and hams for Christmas families

St. David’s Jubilee Center offers a food pantry, free clothes closet and special programs throughout the year, including an annual Christmas Shoppe to support Englewood residents in need. The Christmas...

Charlotte County and Sea Turtle Association team up to clean the beaches

Charlotte County coastal staff and the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers participated in a beach cleanup last Wednesday, Dec. 11 to get Milton debris off the beach. “Would like to...

Farmer’s Market looking for temp site

December 19, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Featured News, News

The farmer’s market, which is usually held Fridays during season at Wheeler Road, could likely look a little different this spring. Currently, they are looking for a temporary site for the market until...

Island reviews hurricane response

Island leaders met Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, to debrief the emergency response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Among those in attendance were moderator and AUXCOMM Project Coordinator Bo Hamrick,...

Wanderer in the State Park

Although dogs are allowed on some beaches, many do not allow dogs, such as those at state parks, including Gasparilla Island State Park. Occasionally, they do escape. Over 30 species of shorebirds...

Disaster Fund continues to help businesses, non-profits

December 5, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Community, News

Over $3.4 million collected so far The Island Disaster Fund, with over $3.4 million in collected donations, continues to distribute money to island businesses and non-profits. “If we hadn’t had...

Island resident thanks county commissioners at Tuesday meet

December 5, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Community, News

Staff singled out for recovery work here Mary O’Bannon, special projects manager for The Gasparilla Inn & Club, attended the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning, Dec....

Rental market quickly recovering after storm cancellations, rebooks

The season may have started a little less busy due to hurricane destruction; however, this appears to be good news for last-minute renters. Parlsey Baldwin has had an influx of rental bookings...

Utility employees light up Fire Department

Florida Power & Light Company surprised the Boca Grande Fire Department by putting up lights and decorations on the building on Monday, Dec. 2. “We’re thrilled to be in Boca Grande this holiday...

Bridge passholders get 17 days for storm

November 28, 2024
Anna Ridilla
News

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority held their finance committee and quarterly board meeting on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. At the recommendation of Executive Director Kathy Banson, the board voted...