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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SUBMITTED BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
More than 80 different species of birds have been documented at Cayo Costa State Park. Many of these are shorebirds that can be found on most of ou…
Each year, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Marine Turtle Program studies the life histories, population biology, ecology, behavior, and migrations of sea turtles. The…
