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August 18, 2022
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Wrong Key

August 18, 2022
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Hortoons

August 18, 2022
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Southwest Florida fishing

August 13, 2022
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GIBA to invest $3.5 million in excess funds

August 12, 2022
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority is thriving now that the new bridge has been paid off, and revenue is reflecting that. So much so that the Authority is preparing to invest $3.5 million …

A friend of the four-legged says goodbye to Boca Grande

August 12, 2022
Some people who come to Boca Grande make a big impact on many, then fade into anonymity when they leave. That might be how Jane Moyer, former owner of Island Dog Boutique & Supply Co. wants it…

Memories of Eldred’s Marina, Part II, Building Barges

August 12, 2022
BY TIM DIXON This is the second part of Tim Dixon’s memories of growing up on the Cape Haze Peninsula and, more specifically, at Eldred’s Marina. Part III will be coming next week. It will be t…

From bare feet to book learnin’: School is back in session at TIS

August 12, 2022
It’s not easy for most kids on the first day back to school … or the first week … sometimes the first month. For teachers the struggle is real as well, but on Wednesday, August 10 all staf…

GICIA announces new Bike Path projects

August 12, 2022
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is pleased to announce the kickoff of two important Bike Path improvement projects. Each year the G…

Tricky stairs and new 18th Street house mulled over by Historic Preservation Board

August 12, 2022
Boca Grande’s historic preservation was short and sweet this month. Only two projects were on the agenda of the Historic Preservation Board’s August 10th meeting. They were both approved with almo…