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A little more info on school resource officers
June 15, 2018
To the Editor: Our community has proved time and again that we will stand together to face a challenge or fulfill a need. There is no more important need than the safety and security of our childre…
Big sharks, little sharks: The sharks that swim in our waters (Last in a three-part series )
June 8, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This is the third part of a three-part series about the sharks that swim in our waters, especially during tarpon season. This part includes information regarding the sharks that…
Red tide in June? Yep, it’s happening
June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Several residents and visitors to the island were experiencing the cough and throat tickle indicative of red tide symptoms this week, and low concentrations of the wicked stuff have …
Faithful II takes first at GIKC
June 8, 2018
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Never underestimate the power of children who love to fish. This was the eighth year that fact was proven, as 23 tarpon were released from 10 of the 35 boats that fished the 201…
The Tower of Terror: Objects falling from tower are larger than they appear
June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Kris Boyden, manager at The Palm on Park Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store, had quite a scare when she was finishing her day up at the store on Monday, June 4. She was taking some recyc…
Tarpon Symposium: Islanders discuss fishery’s past, present and future
June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Before the fishing and fun began at the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic last Saturday afternoon, a symposium was held at the Boca Grande Community Center on Friday evening to educate …
Island tower gets updated antennas, FPL power pole upgrades in progress
June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN A contracting crew blocked off a section of East Railroad Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Street on Tuesday, May 29 through June 1 to replace the antennas on the communications towe…
Guest Editorial: What’s the deal with fire hydrant flushing?
June 8, 2018
■ SUBMITTED BY BONNIE PRINGLE Why does GIWA flush fire hydrants? We only flush hydrants to maintain the highest quality of drinking water for our members. When water remains in pipes too long, it…
Sea turtle nest numbers growing, patrollers anxiously await first hatch
June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol volunteers didn’t experience the usual pleasant experience of patrolling their zones this week. Several suffered from coughing and sneezing,…
GIWA announces sewer and water line replacement project
June 8, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Water Association has announced it will be replacing aging clay gravity sewer and water lines on Third Street and on Palm Avenue this summer. Rusty Plumbing, In…