■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re one of those people who like to head down to South Beach Bar & Grille, grab a cocktail and watch the sunset from the...
Saying goodbye to the Boca Grande Dog Park
We were blessed for many years to have one of the most beautiful dog parks in the United States, but the times they are a-changin’. The Gasparilla Inn...
Causeway repaving in progress …
■ STAFF REPORT The paving project to mill and resurface from Placida Road to the toll plaza began on August 20th and is expected to be completed by Au...
GIBA discusses new sidewalk, revenue and other projects at quarterly board meeting
■ BY KATHY BANSON-VERRICO The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board voted to add a sidewalk on the west side of Gasparilla Road from Gulf Shores to...
Make plans now for the beach cleanup
Join Gasparilla Vacations, Lee County, Gulf Coast International Properties and the Ocean Conservancy on Saturday, Sept. 21 for the 31st annual Interna...
Progress on the playground … but it’s slow
■ BY SUE ERWIN The old playground at The Island School has been torn down and cleared away, and workers are staging the area for the new equipment tha...
Speaker schedule announced for ‘Friends’ American Revolution Symposium
■ STAFF REPORT Speakers for the 2020 American Revolution Symposium in April have recently been announced, and the list is impressive. The symposium, w...
Several new hatches recorded this week by turtle patrol
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members had an interesting morning earlier this week. After hearing about a report of a live ...
FWC asks public for help documenting strange panther disorder
■ STAFF REPORT The FWC is investigating a disorder detected in some Florida panthers and bobcats. All the affected animals have exhibited some degree ...
Obituary: Lucile Turner
Local seasonal resident Lucile Turner James passed away peacefully at home here on the island on August 16th, 2019 after a 4-1/2 year battle with meta...