News
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 be…
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 2018…
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 recycla…
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 pa…
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 tower…
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 m…
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, w…
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, Inc…
Profile: Capt. Chris ONeill
June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN You may have heard him talk about fishing tips on the radio, caught a glimpse of him on Big Water Adventures television show or spotted him out fishing in Boca Grande Pass. No matter w…
Fust offers June children’s program
June 8, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT
The Johann Fust Community Library is offering the following free programs for children in June:
• Stories Alive with Windell Campbell – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 at the Boca Grande…