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Chamber Halloween Walk, movie night
October 30, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Halloween Walk tonight, Friday, Oct. 30 for the businesses on Park Avenue and E. Railroad Avenue. It will begin at 4 p.m…
GIWA water reclamation facility update
October 30, 2020
BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GIWA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- Phase II rehabilitation of The Gasparilla Island Water Association’s Water Reclamation Facility, located on Gasparilla Inn & Club’s golf course, is wel…
Golf carts and garage charging don’t always mix well
October 30, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boca Grande Fire Department has been receiving a curiously high amount of calls involving carbon monoxide detectors and golf carts lately, and it’s because of reasons you may not be…
Obituary: Frances Plummer Jenkins
October 30, 2020
Mr. Francis Plummer Jenkins, Jr., 78, of Boca Grande, passed away on October 3, 2020 after a brief illness.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Christmas tours by King Fisher Fleet still happening, with a few changes due to the ‘rona
October 30, 2020
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Matching funds sought for sizable donation to Harry Chapin Food Bank
October 30, 2020
To the Editor: For those who know Nick and Helen Kaiser, you understand the many years and countless hours that they have faithfully served the Boca Grande Community. They have recently moved to Ocal…
Obituary: Ann Snyder
October 30, 2020
Ann Bross Snyder, born February 28,1932, passed away peacefully in the presence of John Snyder, her deeply devoted husband of 64 years. Ann and John were lifelong partners since meeting as teenagers…
New information comes to light regarding Gilchrist, NHR
October 23, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- An interesting matter has arisen in the case of the nomination of portions of the residential historic district of Boca Grande to the National Historic Register, and it even has Le…
Island resident receives alleged ‘Proud Boys’ email
October 23, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND MARCY SHORTUSE- An item in national headlines hit home recently, as an island resident reported receiving an email in regard to political affiliation, allegedly sent by the orga…
GIBA, Inn Beach Club renovation create road closures
October 23, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Road construction and detours can now be found at the north end and in the downtown area of the island, as several roadway projects are taking place. The Gasparilla Island Bridge A…