Breaking News
Be an ‘ark’ angel with heifer.org
December 22, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Boca Grande resident Libby Frazier is spearheading a campaign to “Build an Ark” to help a community of people who are lacking the basic necessities to sustain healthy lives.
For the …
BIPS announces new 2017-2020 strategic plan
November 24, 2017
PROVIDED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY – Nearly 30 years ago, a group of concerned island residents set out to rescue the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at the south end of the island from decad…
Chamber Christmas Walk this weekend
November 24, 2017
All are invited to attend the annual Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk this Saturday, Nov. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Boca Grande village will be ringing with Christmas cheer. Stroll…
Lighthouse up for state funding, Benacquisto amendment to bill accepted
April 21, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Last week a proposed amendment to Session Bill 2500 by Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto was adopted, which means the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse is now in line to receive som…
They’re here! Seriously, they’re here!
April 7, 2017
Strap yourself in, take your nitroglycerin pills if you got ‘em, and inhale slowly … the 4-digit books are here!
If you are an island resident, you are entitled to one free phone book. Additional…
Here comes Peter Cottontail! Candy needed for egg hunt, please
April 7, 2017
Come one, come all to the annual Boca Grande egg hunt on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center.
Children up to the age of 11 are welcome to join in the fu…
Lighthouse Day to be celebrated at both lights this weekend
April 7, 2017
Florida Lighthouse Day will be celebrated at two island lights on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Both lighthouses will be open to climb for a $5 donation, and there will be refreshments, …
Interested volunteers sought to fill GIBA advisory seat
March 24, 2017
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has an open advisory board position for seat 7 (a two-year term). Advisory board members are Authority appointed, nonvoting members of the board of supervisor…
Driver charged with DUI after crash with injuries on Gasparilla Road last month
March 17, 2017
One of the drivers involved in an injury accident that occurred on Gasparilla Road last month has been charged with numerous DUI counts. The two-vehicle accident sent three to the hospital on Sunda…
Good Samaritans save the day when pontoon boat sinks in Pass
March 17, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Spring break has sprung as far as Boca Grande firefighters are concerned, as this past week’s roster of events included several boat-in-distress calls and one brush fire in Boca…