Community
Temptation sign returns, new special label Maker’s Mark bourbon to be on hand in honor of the occasion
September 21, 2023
The Temptation is planning a street party on Saturday, Oct. 7 to celebrate the reinstallation and restoration of their historic sign and the restaurant’s 75th anniversary.
This is actually the …
Local officials lead Florida seacoast recovery conference
September 21, 2023
Local experts on seacoast ecology are leading state efforts to reconcile scheduled beach replenishment and the environment at the second Florida Resilience Conference, set for Sept. 27-29 in Fort …
Vanderbilt-vintage modernist Cape Haze Community Center upgraded
September 21, 2023
One of the original elements of the Cape Haze development of Alfred and William Vanderbilt began restoration this week.
The Cape Haze Community Center, which sits just off the fountain entrance…
Flamingos! Flamingos everywhere! Even in Boca Grande and … Ohio?
September 7, 2023
Hurricanes don’t always bring good things, but the latest hurricane, Idalia, has not only brought the American flamingo back to Florida, but highlighted the potential for the eventual restoration …
GIWA increase to take effect on October 1
September 7, 2023
Gasparilla Island Water Authority (GIWA) members will have a rate increase of five percent beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and future rate increases would be able to be approved administratively by the co…
When your brain says to leave but your heart says no – why so many would rather stay at home with their pets than evacuate (Part II)
September 7, 2023
In times of stress, such as having to pack up and leave in the event of a pending natural disaster, if you don’t already have a plan in place it’s quite likely that one’s faculties will be frazzle…
Idalia’s indelible mark on Boca Grande’s beaches
September 7, 2023
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Summer and fall news at the Boca Grande Community Center
September 7, 2023
To the Editor:
The summer has been an active season at the Boca Grande Community Center and that will continue through the fall.
Highlights from the Community Center, 131 First Street West, …