News
Niko was on the lam, but now she’s home
February 22, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE There may be a lot going on right now on the island, but one event this past week seemed to take a little more precedent than others. When one beautiful little dog disappeared fro…
GIBA board reviews sidewalk plan proposal, new stickers and elections at quarterly meeting
February 22, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Ginger Watkins and Gay Darsie were both re-elected at the quarterly meeting of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority that was held on February 13, 2019. Watkins was re-elected as chai…
Annual ‘Economic Summit’ scheduled for February 28
February 22, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Everyone is invited to attend a financial discussion at the 2019 “Economic Summit” planned for Thursday, Feb. 28 at 3:30 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center auditorium. John Kissi…
Boots and her beads: How did Bead for Life get started? Part I of a series
February 22, 2019
■ BY BOOTS TOLSDORF Many of you, over the last several years, have noticed me standing near the post office on a beautiful afternoon selling brightly colored jewelry. Many of you have purchased and s…
Mote’s Locascio discusses snook health at ‘Coffee with a Scientist’
February 22, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN How badly did red tide affect our snook population over the past year? Mote Marine Laboratory scientist Dr. Jim Locascio visited the island on Wednesday, Feb. 13. to discuss the result…
The 2019 Strawberry Festival: Having fun and helping others
February 22, 2019
■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE The 2019 Strawberry Festival Silent Auction will definitely belie its name. In fact, when festival goers enter the tent with more than 75 amazing items, there will be lots of “oooo…
Capt. Hubbard speaks to History Bytes crowd about fishing through the years
February 22, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Capt. Van Hubbard remembers when catching fish in Boca Grande was pretty easy to do back in the day – albeit not nearly as comfortable as it is with today’s modern amenities. Hubbard i…
Annual Green Gala planned for March 25 to feature a Polynesian theme
February 22, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Calling all islanders: Get ready to hula and celebrate the spirit of “aloha,” Boca Grande style. The 23rd annual Barrier Island Parks Society Green Gala is planned for Monday, March 25…
Relaunch of Lotus: A Seibert creation, a labor of love
February 22, 2019
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Recently a small but very meaningful ceremony took place on the island that honored the boat-making skills of the Seibert family, just after the loss of island resident Tim Seiber…
Profile: Chuck Young
February 22, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN He’s a friendly guy from Minnesota, and he’s been enjoying a “Grande” life in Boca since he retired a few years ago. Chuck Young is originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota. His father wa…