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BIPS to hold public information meeting regarding range light
March 25, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT On Thursday, March 31 at 10 a.m. the Barrier Island Parks Society will hold a public information meeting regarding the pending acquisition of the Gasparilla Island Light (The Range L…
Last day for Boca Bargains to be April 20
March 25, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Better get your running shoes on and your armor buffed, for the final day of the Boca Bar-gains season has been announced. The final day, or “Bag Day,” as we call it, will be Wednesd…
Two accidents in last few days end with citations, injuries and traffic jams
March 25, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Two accidents in the last few days have left several island visitors with bumps, bruises and banged-up cars. On Friday, March 18 at approximately 4:50 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Depar…
OBITUARY: Kay Frances Bell
March 25, 2016
On March 18, 2016, after battling leukemia for two years, Kay Frances Bell let go and made the decision to fly with the angels. Her passing was quiet and serene. She has been a resid…
Parking Committee advisory member speaks out
March 25, 2016
To the Editor:
Thank you for Sue Erwin’s accurate and evenhanded reporting on the Parking Advisory meeting on Wednesday, March 16 – with one important correction.
Those of us living on…
PROFILE: Carol Miller
March 25, 2016
Many locals who have shopped for ladies’ clothing on the island for the past two decades may be familiar with this week’s profile candidate. Seasonal resident Carol Miller first started working in …
FWC announces Boca Grande Pass gear restrictions, boundary shift
March 18, 2016
Recent changes to the buoys marking the Boca Grande Channel will affect tarpon anglers and others fishing in Boca Grande Pass during the months of April, May, and June. Because of natural shifts i…
From one artist to another: We will miss you, Jim Sears
March 18, 2016
BY CARROLL SWAYZE – Our community is mourning the loss of one of our legends. James Sears passed away quietly around dinnertime on Saturday, March 5, 2016 with his family by his side. The art world…
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 …