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Fixing the lean from ‘Ian the Mean’
March 16, 2023
Gasparilla Island Lighthouse to be set back to rights after storm
The old Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, a.k.a. the “Range Light” is having some post-Ian work done, as she is listing just a touc…
The lives of Capt. Jackie and Sandy Bylaska to be celebrated this Saturday
March 16, 2023
Don’t forget the Celebration of Life for Capt. Jackie and Sandy Bylaska on Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crowninshield Community House.
If you are interested in attending, pl…
GICIA cleanup set for March 18 postponed due to threat of inclement weather
March 16, 2023
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Island-wide Cleanup set for Saturday, March 18 has been postponed due to weather. We will let you know when it is rescheduled.
Fun, games and superheroes at the Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair
March 16, 2023
Submitted by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club
Get ready for the annual Spring Fair sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club on Saturday, March 25. It will be a day filled with superheroes from ac…
Easter Egg Hunt volunteers still needed, candy as well
March 16, 2023
The annual Boca Grande Easter Egg Hunt at the Community Center draws hundreds each year, but only a handful of loyal volunteers show up to make it happen. If you would like to be one of those gems…
The Big Red Bus is coming
March 16, 2023
Donating blood saves lives. We all intrinsically know this. Yet, according to the American Red Cross, less than 3 percent of age-eligible people donate blood annually.
The Boca Grande Health Cl…
Notre Dame Professor Blaschko to speak at St. Andrew’s about ‘The Good Life’
March 16, 2023
Paul Blaschko, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy at University of Notre Dame, will be speaking on Thursday, March 30 as part of St. Andrew’s Faith and … Lecture Series. All are welcome, f…
Library Foundation presents Neil Armstrong’s ‘Bok’s Giant Leap’ by wife Carol
March 16, 2023
The Johann Fust Library Foundation is honored to present Carol Armstrong who will speak about her husband’s book “Bok’s Giant Leap: One Moon Rock’s Journey Through Time and Space,” in the library …
Don Pedro addition and other land saved by Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast
March 16, 2023
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is excited to team up with Outdoors by Owner (OBO) to connect more people to the great outdoors and protect more special places in the process. A not-for-…
Lee County launches Ian Progress Report
March 16, 2023
Lee County has launched the Ian Progress Report, a data-driven site dedicated to updating the community on the fiscal needs, progress and opportunities with state and federal partners as Lee Count…