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Rip currents are by far the biggest beach hazard
August 29, 2024
BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER
You would think that the TV weather reporter, being the professional that they report to be, would know the difference between a rip current and rip tide, but often they …
Get in touch with your local government. It only takes one.
August 29, 2024
In the last year we have had multiple situations where individuals stepped out, said something, called a neighbor, called an official and made something change. Very often with our readers, there …
EcoWatch: Let’s look at the other side of wind turbines
August 22, 2024
“Industrial-scale wind turbines can cause significant harm to the environment, wildlife, and people. The wind’s low-power density means massive materials and land/sea area requirements, along with…
What to do if you encounter baby turtles: Boca Grande Turtle Patrol
August 22, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Even though Debby disrupted most of the incubating nests on the island, many of those that survived her onslaught are going about their business as usual. As of…
New procedure for Island School drop-offs
August 22, 2024
The Island School has changed the procedure for pick-up and drop-off while the Community Center undergoes construction. During pick-up on Friday, Aug. 16, the car line on First Street was backed u…
Jamaica bobsledder inspires backpack donations by Gasparilla Inn staff
August 22, 2024
BY COREY ANGLIN, THE GASPARILLA INN
During our annual Management Training last summer, we had the pleasure of connecting with Devon Harris, one of the founding members of the Jamaica National B…
Chairman Drew Tucker celebrates Ginger Watkins’ time on Bridge Authority board
August 22, 2024
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the offices of the Authority.
Board Chairman Drew Tucker presented outgoing Member Ginger Watkin…
History: A primer on the school buildings of Boca Grande
August 22, 2024
BY KIM KYLE
From 1893 to 1908 there was a school located on 4th Street in a frame building. The building may have also been used as a church. The first school on Gasparilla at the north end of …
Health Clinic to see hearing examiner
August 22, 2024
The Boca Grande Health Clinic will go in front of a Lee County Hearing Examiner Wednesday, Aug. 28, for its proposed new building at 280 Park Avenue.
The request comes because the Clinic filed …
Gen. Flynn speaks at Republican Club
August 22, 2024
Gen. Michael Flynn spoke to members of the West Charlotte County Republican Club on Tuesday, Aug. 21, gathered for their regular meeting at Lemon Bay. Pictured here with Flynn are Arlene Stevens a…