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GIBA discusses new toll system upgrades, a possible new path and more
November 23, 2018
A two-day GIBA quarterly board meeting was concluded on Monday, Nov. 19, which included updates on the toll collection system and raffic numbers coming soon. Prior to that, though, GIBA Advisory Boar…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces $50,000 challenge grant for new public safety dock
November 23, 2018
The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has joined with the Boca Grande Fire Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to build a new public safety dock for Gasparilla Island. This week the BGWC announced…
It’s an island tradition! Join everyone for the community tree lighting ceremony on December 2
November 23, 2018
Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas tree. Sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the event will be held across the…
Englewood Bank & Trust collecting Toys for Tots this Christmas
November 23, 2018
Englewood Bank & Trust is participating in the Marine Corps Foundation’s annual Toys for Tots campaign. People are invited to donate unwrapped toys during business hours at any branch through Dec…
PROFILE: Robert Levine
November 23, 2018
BY SUE ERWIN – He’s a semi-retired lawyer and mediator, a clinical psychotherapist, a father, and he’s been enjoying this past year living full time in Boca Grande. Many folks on the island are alrea…
GIWA announces new projects at hand
November 23, 2018
BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GIWA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – GIWA is excited to announce that after several years of planning, Phase 1 of a much-needed $15 million rehabilitation of the Island’s water reclamation fa…
RED TIDE FORUM
November 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Learn about Florida red tide blooms during a Boca Grande red tide forum featuring scientists, university professors and wildlife rehabilitators. The free public forum, co-hosted by Mot…
Fun Walk, Hoop Shoot featured this Saturday
November 16, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Woman’s Club is sponsoring a Fun Walk on Saturday, Nov. 17 to kick off the first-ever Boca Fest – “Catch the Wellness Wave” in Boca Grande. Lace up your sneakers and im…
‘Railroads, Phosphate and Real Estate’ – New History Center exhibit available for viewing
November 16, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN To celebrate the beginning of railroad week in Boca Grande, Historical Society Secretary Nancy Lyons dressed in railroad workers’ apparel and introduced guest speaker John Gibson to a…
Historic Board rejects Banyan Street property request
November 16, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14, and the debate continued about a proposal regarding a property at 235 Banyan Street. The req…