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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…
The long road to recovery: Dealing with the lingering effects of COVID-19
October 23, 2020
BY THOMAS J. ERVIN, MD- Doctors across the world are still trying to understand the long-term implications of COVID-19 – what health effects may look like after recovery, what impacts may resolve and…
Looking for Veteran’s Day stories, photos
October 23, 2020
STAFF REPORT- As Veteran’s Day approaches, we are asking our readers to submit stories and photos to honor their family or friends who served, and who have island ties. The deadline for submissions w…
Back to the sunshine: Are you ready?
October 23, 2020
BY THOMAS ERVIN, MD- Rain. Rain, rain, and more rain. September was a month of rain. Four named storms surrounded us and more followed us through October. The culverts were full. Ducks and ibis were…
Island restaurants go the extra mile during COVID
October 9, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we begin to see our little town unfold itself and prepare for the beginning of another season, businesses on Gasparilla Island are preparing for high visitation. With a bustling…
Fire, drowning occur on surrounding barrier islands this week
October 9, 2020
STAFF REPORT- In off-island news last week, a tragic accident claimed the life of a young man on Friday, and a fire on Saturday left a duplex with serious damage.
Obituary: Dick Brown
October 9, 2020
Richard Eugene (Dick) Brown died September 30, 2020 in Rotonda West, Florida. Known to many as “Coach Brown,” Dick loved kids, sports, the Florida Gators, fishing, and storytelling. While coaching ne…
Obituary: Audrey Millican
October 9, 2020
Audrey Millican, born March 27, 1928 in Bell California, passed away on September 26, 2020. Andrea Ruth Broz was the youngest of the three children born to Eva Trobec and Rudy Broz. She met her husba…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hermitage sunsets and Lichtenstein Nights
October 9, 2020
To the Editor: The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announce a new collaboration, “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens,” launching with a five-program series as part of the 20…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sarasota Opera to present special fall season performances, complete with safety protocols
October 9, 2020
To the Editor: Sarasota Opera will not be silent this fall, with a series of performances now scheduled to include the first live-streamed concert from Sarasota Opera House and two live outdoor perfo…