Author: Guest Columnist

Fun, games and superheroes at the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair

March 16, 2023
Guest Columnist
Community, News

Submitted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Get ready for the annual Spring Fair sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club on Saturday, March 25. It will be a day filled with superheroes from...

Audition this season and you could be a star next season!

By Erica Ress Martin It’s that time of year again. The time when everyone who dreams of being on stage auditions for RPP’s upcoming season. For two days, April 1st and 2nd, every actor and singer,...

Little Shop of Horrors sure to entertain with puppets, a Greek chorus and more

By Hal McCombs, Royal Palm Players Boca Grande theatre goers met Sister Mary Annette — Sister Amnesia’s mischievous puppet in Nunsense — at the beginning of COVID. Three years later, in its current...

GICIA and Island School kids highlight bike path safety week

March 3, 2023
Guest Columnist
News

Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association March brings gorgeous weather and increased numbers of users on the GICIA Bike Path. Working to provide a safe and fun...

Runde to speak to foreign policy, corruption and more

March 3, 2023
Guest Columnist
News

By Susan Hanafee If you want a clearer picture of what is going on in this complicated world of ours, grab a copy of Daniel Runde’s new book, “The American Imperative,” then catch his remarks at...

GUEST EDITORIAL: FWC makes several announcements after meetings

February 23, 2023
Guest Columnist
Editorial, News

SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Commissioners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) directed staff to take bold steps to protect Florida’s...

GIBA elects officers, talks finances and discusses north end cleanup efforts

February 16, 2023
Guest Columnist
News

Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Wednesday February 25, 2023, in the offices of the Authority. Ginger...

GICIA offers tours of Mercabo information and restoration update

February 16, 2023
Guest Columnist
News

Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association will conduct volunteer-led tours of Mercabo Cove on March...

The Grande Chorus wants you

February 16, 2023
Guest Columnist
Entertainment, News

Submitted by Elaine Skypala For the people involved in our island’s Grande Chorus it is performing a free love song concert at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church last Friday and hearing thunderous applause...

Boca Grande Hope For Haitians campaign starts strong with 12 homes

February 16, 2023
Guest Columnist
News

Submitted by Food for the Poor The challenges in Haiti continue to mount, but Boca Grande Hope For Haitians is standing firm in its drive to provide 40 more homes for vulnerable families living...