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Who knew something so irritating could be so beautiful?
March 25, 2022
BY JULIE SALVETTI “THE PEARL GIRL”
Welcome to the world of cultured pearls! Pearls that are cultured, cultivated, farm-raised and cared for are some of the most beautiful and rare specimens in th…
GICIA Mercabo Cove seagrass planting effort continues
March 25, 2022
In January 2016, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association successfully acquired the Mercabo property located at the entrance to Gasparilla Island. It was in late 2015 that a ru…
Banyan Gasparilla Sound units moving fast; completion date set for end of 2023
March 25, 2022
Gulf to Bay Sotheby’s International Realty has received an overwhelming response and reservations for Banyan Gasparilla Sound, the development that is being built where The Fishery was once located…
A new season soon to begin for Royal Palm Players: Are you going to audition?
March 25, 2022
BY ALICE COURT
With one production left in this season, the celebratory Anniversary Show, Royal Palm Players is turning its eye to next season. With a new technical manager on staff and a new man…
PROFILE: Kacy Joiner Cheske
March 25, 2022
You won’t catch Kacy Joiner Cheske buying fish from a market or a store. And who can blame her? Kacy was born and raised in Boca Grande, and anything other than fresh-caught-from-the-Gulf simply won…
Mall will soon be no more, says Charlotte County
March 24, 2022
If you thought there were more people on the roadways off island this year, you would be correct. Charlotte County has released statistics showing that tourism in the county is up more than 50 perce…
Clean Water conversation live at Boca Bay Power House on March 22
March 18, 2022
BY WESLEY LOCKE
Join us for Friends of the Everglades and Vote Water’s “Clean Water Conversation” Event at the Boca Bay Powerhouse this Tuesday, March 22 at 5 p.m. We will be holding a panel disc…
Here’s some things to do in the next few days …
March 18, 2022
Buy some furniture! The United Methodist Women’s furniture sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, March 19, at the home of Jan Myers, 421 Gulf Blvd. Jan’s garage, which serves as…