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BRIEFS: Bridge meeting; burn ban
April 17, 2025
Bridge meeting
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors will be conducting a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the GIBA administration buildin…
Donation aids Range Light
April 17, 2025
Just after a check donation this week from the Boca Grande Disaster Fund to benefit Barrier Island Parks Society, Charles Nadler observes as BIPS President Crossan Seybolt looks at the Range Light w…
Fund announced for deputy house
April 17, 2025
The Boca Grande Disaster Fund is announcing the fundraising for a new home to be built for deputies working in Boca Grande. After Hurricane Milton, the existing 1920s Florida Cracker home located at…
Poetry in the garden
April 17, 2025
Poetry in the Garden last week. Alice Gorman read from her new book.
Photo by Caroline. More photos on page here.
‘Island Vet’ Babcock wins career award this week from Michigan State
April 17, 2025
Island Vet Sarah Babcock was selected for the Michigan State University 2025 College of Veterinary Medicine Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award.
“This award is exceptionally humbling,” Babcock…
Methodist Church invites children to Pirates and Princesses Ball on Saturday, April 26
April 17, 2025
From 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, the Lighthouse United Methodist Church Family Ministries will be holding a Pirates and Princesses Ball in the Fellowship Hall for children ages one to 10. …
Town Park restoration begins Easter Monday
April 17, 2025
BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) will start restoring the Town Park between 3rd and 5th Streets, beginning on Monday. Stormwater intrusion from…
Parking code change allows Health Clinic to move forward
April 17, 2025
After an April 15 code amendment for parking requirements for historic districts, Boca Grande Health Clinic will be able to break ground on their new Annex project in May.
“The good news is that…
Southwest Florida Honor Flight: A veteran’s perspective here
April 17, 2025
BY AMANDA MOCANU, SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT (E-8), USAF, RET
On April 8, 2025, my husband Brandon and I were among over 100 southwest Florida veterans blessed to fly on Southwest Florida Honor Fligh…
Commissioners reflect on visit
April 17, 2025
Two commissioners from Lee County were in Boca Grande last week, not only to attend the groundbreaking of The Island School and Boca Grande Community Center renovation, but to learn about the island…