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…