Author: Garland Pollard

House passes tax relief on Hurricane Ian deduction

May 24, 2024
Garland Pollard
News

On May 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.). The legislation, which still needs to be approved by the Senate, ensures...

Friends presents Community Center update plans

Over 60 residents came to the Community Center of Boca Grande on Friday, May 17 to hear an update on proposed improvements to the center. The event (with video here) was part of the Renaissance Fund...

Pink Pony sweatshirt brightens up a Dark Horse podcast

This week, the English comedian and actor Russell Brand held a podcast discussion on God with scientist Bret Weinstein. Most do not know Weinstein. Many do not know who Brand is; he is a British...

Island emergency groups gear up for summer storm season

Planning begins to ensure island leadership is ready for hurricanes Leaders of many island organizations gathered Monday to talk about the upcoming hurricane season and working together in the...

Banyan Street seems to recover after April caterpillar feast

Caterpillars earlier this month denuded many of the leaves of the historic banyan trees on Banyan Street, thought it appears that the trees are beginning to recover as of this week. Visitor Colleen...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Constantine Mavroudis, pediatric heart surgeon

Among the yearly regulars at the Boca Grande Club is Dr. Constantine Mavroudis, one of the nation’s top pediatric cardiac surgeons. Born an American citizen in his ancestral home of Thasos, he has...

2024 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament won by Outcast team

The annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce was held on Saturday, May 11. The first place team on Outcast with Capt. Jesse Craddock caught four tarpon....

Tapping into a Gasparilla Island tradition, the working cistern: Editorial

This week, the Boca Grande Quarantine Station house went on the market (see pages 16-17). One feature of the house is a working, wooden cistern. During Hurricane Ian, the tank was disconnected...

Boca Grande’s oldest house, the historic Quarantine House, hits market for $4.9 million

The Boca Grande Quarantine House, the oldest house on Gasparilla Island, is on the market for the first time in its history. The house, built in 1892, has four bedrooms and four baths. It includes...

Finding the ‘special sauce’ of our boat-mance

A thank you to Capt. Jim Hoyt for organizing the welcome to the yacht Hilarium last Thursday, bringing her back to Boca Grande Marina. As a publication, we appreciate those last minute calls. And add...