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Best Freshman Thespian

Induction to Thespian Troupe 257, Thespian’s President’s List Scholar (cumulative grade point average 4.0 or higher), Best thespian and Troupe officer, Best supporting actor for her role in Beauty...

Island Tea … please.

Sharon Cross with her son Will and Dr. Sarah Babcock with her son James Hahn at The Island School Mother’s Day Tea last week. Those big smiles equate to a great time! Photos submitted

Boca Grande Chamber scholarships at Lemon Bay

Recipients for the 2024 Educate Boca Scholarship program of the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce are honored at Lemon Bay High School Senior Scholarship Night on Monday. Recipients were Marlee...

False mayday on sea triggers Coast Guard

Multiple local marine units, including the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to a false mayday call last Saturday, May 4 at 5 p.m. The call was reported from five miles west of Gasparilla Island, described...

Lit driver likely causes Causeway fire

A small fire on the Boca Grande Causeway’s center island was the road’s second land fire in a year. “This is not normally a problem, but the same thing did happen back in October,” said Gasparilla...

Italiano Insurance sells to national firm; leadership stays

Italiano Insurance Services, Inc. has a new owner, Assured Partners. “They buy good agencies, and keep them intact,” said Nat Italiano, who with his brother Jeff, owns the firm that his father...

Boca Grande Health Clinic kicks off National Nurses Week with giant card

The Boca Grande Health Clinic kicked off National Nurses Week (May 6 to 12) with a surprise presentation of giant greeting cards signed by members of the community expressing their gratitude. “It’s...

Gasparilla Island, draft Administrative Code AC-11-9

A draft code change from Lee County, circulated on Monday, May 6, 2024, that would update the Gasparilla Island Parking Ordinances with references to downtown parking. The draft ordinance, not presented...

Take a kid to work day

The Boca Grande Fire Dept. celebrated with their children spending time at the station. Shown with Chief Blosser are Ff. Colison with Zander, Colton Rossow and Ff. Moore with Carter.

Englewood Chamber Tourism Day

May 2, 2024
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The Englewood Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2024 spent the morning on the island for their Tourism Day. They spent time driving around on golf carts, learning helpful information about Sea...