News
We are open and ready to serve you …
December 19, 2024
Stop in to see Robin Melvin and Melina Chaplin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects. Hudson’s has put out their open sign also! Above are Mark Thompson, Kathy Auman, Rob Rogers, Colleen Turn…
Grande Chorus Holidays Reimagined
December 19, 2024
Grande Chorus performed “Ho Ho Holidays Reimagined!” this past Friday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Session 2 rehearsal begins on Friday, Jan. 3 at 9:30 to 11 a.m. …
Letters: A season of caring, giving and gratitude
December 19, 2024
To the Editor:
As we embrace this season, we are deeply grateful for the strength and generosity that define our island community.
To our incredible clinic staff: After the storms, you showed…
State: Cabinet approves agricultural acreage for critical land conservation
December 19, 2024
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved significant investments to protect Florida’s natural resources and agricultural lands. Through the Florida Forever Program, $111 million…
Bike trail landscaping discussion
December 19, 2024
This week, the GICIA sent out a letter to the island talking about the planning for a significant restoration effort within the Town Park area of the GICIA Bike Path between 3rd and 5th Streets. Thi…
Thankful at Christmas for all of the basics of the 20th century
December 19, 2024
Last Friday, the Good Gulf pink pump returned to Park Avenue, in front of Hudson’s Grocery. Monday, Hudson’s reopened. Thank you to the staff of Hudson’s, the Wise family, BGI Painting and so many o…
Chowder Dinner set for Jan. 17
December 19, 2024
The Island School PTO 9th Annual Chowder Dinner will take place on Friday, Jan. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. They will offer delicious soups and chowders from all of our favorit…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Volunteers for Barrier Island Parks, Range Light lighters
December 19, 2024
This year marked the first Christmas lighting of the Range Light. The effort was led primarily by Gasparilla Island State Park volunteers, including Mike and Tammy Kipp of Port Charlotte. The Kipps…
O Christmas Tree
December 13, 2024
This year, the lighting of the community Christmas Tree was held in front of The Gasparilla Inn. The ceremony, which included readings and appearances by all four of our island clergy, included ligh…
Island reviews hurricane response
December 12, 2024
Island leaders met Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, to debrief the emergency response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Among those in attendance were moderator and AUXCOMM Project Coordinator Bo Hamric…