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Debbie Frank named as new Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation executive director
May 1, 2025
The executive committee of the Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation has announced the appointment of Debbie Frank as the executive director of the foundation, effective May 5, 2025.
Debbie brings…
Fund for replacement deputy house now at about $190,000
May 1, 2025
Fundraising continues for a new house for a sheriff’s deputy house on Gasparilla Island. This week, over $55,000 came in, with a total of approximately $190,000 raised so far. Last week, $76,000 was…
Keylime Bistro reopens at station, adds additional indoor seating
May 1, 2025
Keylime Bistro reopened at the train station Saturday. The restaurant was essentially rebuilt, with new kitchen and a removal of the bar, so that the inside seating is larger. All the familiar train…
New banyan arrives for Town Park landscaping
May 1, 2025
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The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Town Park, located between 3rd and 5th Streets, is buzzing with activity. Restoration began on Monday, April 21.
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Advanced water treatment begins on island
May 1, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Water Association now has its advanced water treatment up and running. “We turned on yesterday,” said GIWA Executive Director Ron Bolton. “We sent the ‘mixed liquor’ over.”…
Health Clinic breaks ground for Clinic of the Future
May 1, 2025
With the ceremonial turning of dirt, the Boca Grande Health Clinic has officially launched the construction of a new facility designed to better serve the Island’s healthcare needs – today and well…
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse reopens after hurricane closure
May 1, 2025
The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will reopen the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum at Gasparilla Island State Park on Monday, May 5 after nearly eight months of closure due to h…
Birds, paragliders fighting for shore leave
May 1, 2025
Charlotte County environmental specialists have posted a bird nesting area at the north end of Gasparilla Island in front of Island Court, but numbers have been unusually low due to human disruption…
Saying Good-bye
May 1, 2025
Penny Sims said good-bye to her beloved Glory Bea. Glory Bea was known fondly island wide, and she will be missed ♥.
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Lighthouse Methodist Pancake Awards
May 1, 2025
The Lighthouse UMC Pancake Breakfast Team got together to celebrate the end of another successful Pancake Breakfast Season. The breakfast cleared $4,000 which will go to Myakka River Elementary Scho…