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A Q&A session regarding the Gasparilla Island Light
March 18, 2016
At its board meeting on Monday, March 14, the Barrier Island Parks Society announced its intention to launch an aggressive fund- raising campaign to enable a complete restoration and perpet…
Bike Parade and Spring Fair, Green Gala top this weekend’s activities
March 18, 2016
This weekend is a culmination of seasonal events, as the Bike Parade and Spring Fair roll into town, the Green Gala will be jumping art will be in bloom and jazz on the green will be playing. The …
Meter maids? Parking permits? Don’t worry, it’s just an advisory group for parking
March 18, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN
The debate about the ongoing parking issues on the island continued this week when an informal advisory board gathered at the Community Center for a discussion.
Concerned r…
The Rib Feast was highly successful, thanks!
March 18, 2016
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Firefighters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for our Rib Feast on Sunday. The overwhelming show of support by the communit…
Thanks to you, we will have our pavilion sun screen
March 18, 2016
To the Editor: Before much more time slips away from me, I would like to thank the Boca Grande community for rising to the occasion and supporting my two concerts on February 23. Not only d…
PTTS announces no tournaments in 2016, Izaak Walton Club to be resurrected
March 18, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This week the Professional Tarpon Tournament Series and Silver King Entertainment announced they would not be holding tournaments in 2016, leaving many happy local live bait c…
Rubio takes Boca Grande’s primary, Kasich second
March 18, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Marco Rubio may not have been terribly popular anywhere other than Miami in his home state of Florida, but he was pretty well loved in Boca Grande as well. The results are in fr…
Beloved bird lady says ‘good-bye’ to Boca Grande
March 18, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Standing on the stage with E.T., the great horned owl by her side, wildlife rescuer Doris Mager informed the crowd that this would be her last year doing an educational program in Bo…
BIPS to hold public meeting regarding Range Light
March 18, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Barrier Islands Parks Society held a meeting on Monday, March 14 to discuss progress on seasonal fundraisers as well as give updates on the Gasparilla Island Light project. Jim G…
The Rib Feast was highly successful, thanks!
March 18, 2016
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Firefighters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for our Rib Feast on Sunday. The overwhelming show of support by the community was mo…