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Talking tackle and equipment at Saturday’s ‘Coffee with Captains’
March 13, 2020
STAFF REPORT This week’s topic at “Coffee with Captains,” to be held this Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m., is “Tackle & Equipment.” The talk will cover multiple styles of tackle used for the Boca …
So long, it’s been good to know ya …
March 13, 2020
BY BOB ELLIOT I have often been accused by being a “homer.” For those not familiar with the term, it means someone who always roots for their local team. A baseball announcer recently accused his p…
The economy and artificial intelligence? Island economic pros discuss what’s going on with our money
March 13, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON The 2020 Ecosummit presented by the members of the Boca Grande Economics Group detailed all of the US economy’s greatest challenges, current concerns, and future technological adv…
Round up your dogies and lasso your pardners … it’s bike parade time!
March 13, 2020
STAFF REPORT It is time once again for the Boca Grande Bike Path Parade and Woman’s Club Spring Fair, this year to be held on Saturday, March 28. This will be the 35th year for this island traditio…
The case of the never-finished house on Little Gasparilla revisited
March 13, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Have you ever wondered about unfinished metal house that sits on Little Gasparilla? If you haven’t, then you’re bound to hear more about it. Past the toll bridge on the way over …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Strawberry Festival, a ‘mission from God,’ raised almost $80,000 this year
March 13, 2020
To the Editor: From the many volunteers of all ages involved, to local businesses and visitors, the 2020 United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival was a community event. It was a beautiful day, …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where you’re from means everything
March 13, 2020
To my Hometown, Wow, it’s a little bitter-sweet to write this letter to … all of you. Many of you have gotten to know me over the years for a number of reasons. You joined the Chamber of Commerc…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to everyone for the love and care
March 13, 2020
To the Editor: I just wanted to thank everybody who came to my rescue when I got into an accident lately. So many people came to help me out and sent me things, I can’t begin to name you all. Just …
Closures, cancellations and postponements on Gasparilla Island due to COVID-19 concerns
March 13, 2020
UPDATED APRIL 1, 2020
The following activities have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Lee County schools are closed until May 1. LEE COUNTY BEACH ACCESSES WILL BE OPEN ON WEDNES…
JUST A WORD ABOUT COVID-19 …
March 13, 2020
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – We do NOT have a confirmed case of COVID-19 on Gasparilla Island. According to officials, “The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to an EMS call this morning where the screen…