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Update on Gasparilla Island Light
April 22, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Fundraising efforts to procure the Gasparilla Island Light are now halfway there, according to Barrier Island Parks Society representatives. Excitement is growing in the BIPS organi…
Register now for 2016 summer camp
April 22, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Summer break is quickly approaching, and if you’re looking for something to keep your kids active on the island this summer, you’re covered.
The Lee County Parks and Recreation …
PROFILE: Tabitha Jordan ■ By Sue Erwin
April 22, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN Tabitha Jordan realized at a very young age that she wanted to spend her future spreading the spiritual word and teaching children to lead a life filled with faith. The young ministe…
A commentary on public bathrooms and suggestions
April 22, 2016
To the Editor: In my hometown of Nashua, New Hampshire, we had a beautiful outdoor space known as Greeley Park. Bridal parties from around the area would come to Greeley Park to have their wedding …
Historical Society thanks all for great season
April 22, 2016
Letter to the Editor, The Boca Grande Historical Society would like to thank our members, volunteers, sponsors, donors, the Board and directors for your continued support and kindness. We had one o…
Come celebrate Lighthouse Day this Saturday
April 15, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Visitors to Gasparilla Island State Park will have the rare opportunity to tour the lamp room at the top of the Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on April 16. The Barrier Isl…
Range Light update: Donations up to $725,000, but still a long way to go
April 15, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Larry Hannah, chair of the Gasparilla Island Light fundraising effort, reported that donations have reached $725,000 in cash and pledges. That’s still well short of the project …
GIBA discusses updates, special requests at engineering meeting
April 15, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Construction status updates, vibration analysis reports and a special request were on the agenda for The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Engineering Committee meeting held on Wedn…
Clinic events raise more than $350,000
April 15, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT
The Boca Grande Health Clinic had an exciting two days last week, as their annual fundraising festivities began with a quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 7 (see page 20 for t…
100 trillion friends you didn’t know you had
April 15, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN
A common word that often comes to mind when many people think about bacteria is “gross.”
Mote Marine postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Andrea Tarnecki tried to break that bad rep…