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Profile: Steve Rinaldi
August 30, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Steve Rinaldi remembers when there was a campground at the north end of Gasparilla Island. As a kid, he would visit Boca Grande with his family every few weeks. He also recalls when th…
And now, a word about President Donald Trump
August 30, 2019
To the editor, It’s long past time for Congress to hold Trump accountable. It’s time for a formal impeachment inquiry. Here’s what we know: Donald Trump claims the Mueller report exonerated him, but…
The good and the bad regarding anonymity
August 30, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE It’s been a quiet week on the code enforcement complaint front, with nothing new listed since August 19. That’s a refreshing change, to be sure, but it doesn’t stop people on the…
Code enforcement update: We’ve lost some of our best memories at South Beach
August 23, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE If you’re one of those people who like to head down to South Beach Bar & Grille, grab a cocktail and watch the sunset from the back of the restaurant, you’d better bring your…
Saying goodbye to the Boca Grande Dog Park
August 23, 2019
We were blessed for many years to have one of the most beautiful dog parks in the United States, but the times they are a-changin’. The Gasparilla Inn & Club has announced that September 1 will b…
Causeway repaving in progress …
August 23, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The paving project to mill and resurface from Placida Road to the toll plaza began on August 20th and is expected to be completed by August 26th. Please be advised there will be traffi…
GIBA discusses new sidewalk, revenue and other projects at quarterly board meeting
August 23, 2019
■ BY KATHY BANSON-VERRICO The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board voted to add a sidewalk on the west side of Gasparilla Road from Gulf Shores to facilitate pedestrian travel along the existing…
Make plans now for the beach cleanup
August 23, 2019
Join Gasparilla Vacations, Lee County, Gulf Coast International Properties and the Ocean Conservancy on Saturday, Sept. 21 for the 31st annual International Coastal Cleanup Day in Boca Grande. The cl…
Progress on the playground … but it’s slow
August 23, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN The old playground at The Island School has been torn down and cleared away, and workers are staging the area for the new equipment that was delivered to the school last week. The proj…
Speaker schedule announced for ‘Friends’ American Revolution Symposium
August 23, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Speakers for the 2020 American Revolution Symposium in April have recently been announced, and the list is impressive. The symposium, which runs from Wednesday, April 22 through Friday…