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Gasparilla Generosity part III… to kids from 1 to 92…
December 18, 2020
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- As we return to our four-part series on locals making the holiday season a bit brighter, we are reminded how significant a single donation can be. The island upholds its annual tra…
GICIA construction of Mercabo is now complete
December 18, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is pleased to announce that the construction phase of the Mercabo Cove restoration project has been completed. T…
Chamber votes in five new board members, prepares for Christmas Card walk
December 18, 2020
STAFF REPORT- The Boa Grande Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and new board members were announced.
An easy way to help the hungry: Stop by an island food barrel and donate!
December 18, 2020
STAFF REPORT- Members of the Boca Grande community have teamed up with Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. to feed the hungry this year, and donating is simple – just look for any one of the five blue Helpi…
A tribute to an island ‘Wonder Woman’: Kimi Harms celebrates 20 years at the Boca Grande Preschool
December 18, 2020
STAFF REPORT- If you’ve lived on the island for any length of time and you have small children, chanes are good you know the wonder that is Kimi Harms. For two decades she has soothed the fears, wipe…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County administrative offices, solid waste and parks & rec holiday schedule
December 18, 2020
To the Editor: Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as on Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Ja…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for an unforgettable Holiday Hoopla
December 18, 2020
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center and Lee County Parks and Recreation would like to thank everyone that helped make the First Annual Holiday Hoopla a huge success. We would like to tha…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BGHS needs support to continue preserving island history
December 18, 2020
To the Editor and the community: On behalf of the Boca Grande Historical Society, we thank you for your support. We understand the impact of COVID-19 on our local community and the challenges it pose…
Obituary: Herb Sodel
December 18, 2020
Herbert “Herb” Allan Sodel, 83, entrepreneur and charismatic character, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, following a prolonged illness. Mr. Sodel was a longtime resident of Boca Grande and Johns Cr…
PROFILE: Peter Strong, engineer and Bridge Authority chairman
December 18, 2020
He’s not afraid of a challenge… BY OLIVIA CAMERON – Engineer Peter Strong recently announced his retirement from the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority as chairman of the engineering committee, an…