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First baby sea turtles of the season emerge

July 7, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN The first sea turtle nest on the island has hatched. Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers discovered the first hatch of the season on June 30 on zone 7 near at 10th street c…

GIWA notifies island residents of chlorine changes to water

July 7, 2017
■ BY BONNIE PRINGLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GIWA Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking…

*BOOM* over Boca Grande

July 7, 2017
■ A beautiful array of fireworks lit the Fourth of July night sky here on the island, over both the Gulf of Mexico and the Boca Grande Bayou. Gasparilla Island was seriously hopping for the entire …

Eagle Scout graduates from Sarasota Military Academy … and plans to attend SFC this fall

July 7, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Liam Hugger understands the importance of a strong work ethic. The Eagle Scout has worked at The Barnichol Hardware store on weekends since he was 16, and he currently works full tim…

Historical Society seeks summer volunteers

July 7, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers this summer. It’s a great way to meet new people and learn about our amazing island history. Currently, specific ne…

Profile: Brian Faro

July 7, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Brian Faro has spent many summer days fishing with his friends near the pier at the north end of the island. He also remembers coming to the island to play softball games with Stuie …

Knowing when to stay or to go

July 7, 2017
■ BY JERRY MALLETT Should I stay or should I go? In 1981 the English rock band The Clash produced a song with the lyrics, “Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble, and if I …

Fourth of July festivities include golf cart parade, fireworks

June 30, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Grab a roll of festive streamers, some balloons, some fireworks, some fine sipping whiskey and some Xanax for your doggy, because the Fourth of July is here! The festivities will com…