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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…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
In response to saying goodbye to My Halo
June 8, 2018
        
    
        
        
                To the Editor: This is in response to the letter to the editor regarding the recent exit of our local private-pay assistants from My Halo. Many thanks go out to Michael and Grace and their team for t…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Many thanks for the support
June 8, 2018
        
    
        
        
                To the Editor: I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their cards, love, and support. Thank you especially for the amazing orchids, they were Bob’s favorite. I don’t think he trul…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Recreational red snapper season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters
June 8, 2018
        
    
        
        
                To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 20, closing July 21. This year and next year are unique compared to…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Online food drive in progress, but it ends soon
June 8, 2018
        
    
        
        
                To the Editor: Hi everyone, The Harry Chapin Food Bank has been selected as a local beneficiary of the global CenturyLink Campaign to Fight Hunger, a virtual food drive which runs now through June 15…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Senator issued photo contest challenge
June 8, 2018
        
    
        
        
                To the Editor: Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto invites you to particiate in a Southwest Florida photo contest. There are beautiful places and unforgettable moments that take place around our area…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Kids Classic up next this weekend
June 1, 2018
        
    
        
        
                ■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE For eight years now, kids have eagerly looked forward to having their day in the spotlight in Boca Grande Pass. Each one gets on the boat the day of the Gasparilla Island Kids Cla…
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Ladies to howl in the Pass June 9
June 1, 2018
        
    
        
        
                ■ STAFF REPORT The 10th Annual Ladies Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. in Boca Grande Pass. The captain’s meeting wil be held on Friday, June 8 fr…