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GIWA water quality report available

June 17, 2022

Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s 2021 Water Quality Report is now available online at mygiwa.com/2021CCR.pdf. This report is designed to inform our membership about the sources and qualit…

Boca Bargains to hold second sale this Saturday

June 17, 2022

You thought you’d seen the last of them, as they packed up their wares last weekers, but they had a vision and made a decision to host more furniture seekers. From nine ‘til noon this Sa…

When fishing near rookeries, use caution and take care

June 17, 2022

Fishing action is heavy right now in island waters, as is juvenile bird season. Many of our local feathered brethren are taking care of their young in their nests in local rookeries. When you combin…

Turtle info for the week

June 17, 2022

Turtle numbers from Gasparilla Island State Parks and Cayo Costa Cayo Costa- 230 loggerhead NESTS, 1 green nest GISPs- 25 loggerhead NESTS, 1 green nest

TURTLE TRACKS: Snazzy shells secretly placed

June 17, 2022

The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is proud to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind handpainted seashell campaign. BGSTA volunteer Stephanie Sondock and her siste…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Elaine Williams retires after delivering your newspapers for 26 years

June 17, 2022

Elaine Williams probably woke up around 1:30 a.m. this morning, but, unlike a week or so ago, today she could roll over and go back to sleep. Elaine is now retired. Her role as the iconic newspaper…