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*BOOM* over Boca Grande

July 7, 2017
■ A beautiful array of fireworks lit the Fourth of July night sky here on the island, over both the Gulf of Mexico and the Boca Grande Bayou. Gasparilla Island was seriously hopping for the entire we…

Eagle Scout graduates from Sarasota Military Academy … and plans to attend SFC this fall

July 7, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Liam Hugger understands the importance of a strong work ethic. The Eagle Scout has worked at The Barnichol Hardware store on weekends since he was 16, and he currently works full time…

Historical Society seeks summer volunteers

July 7, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers this summer. It’s a great way to meet new people and learn about our amazing island history. Currently, specific need…

Profile: Brian Faro

July 7, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Brian Faro has spent many summer days fishing with his friends near the pier at the north end of the island. He also remembers coming to the island to play softball games with Stuie Mi…

Knowing when to stay or to go

July 7, 2017
■ BY JERRY MALLETT Should I stay or should I go? In 1981 the English rock band The Clash produced a song with the lyrics, “Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble, and if I st…

Fourth of July festivities include golf cart parade, fireworks

June 30, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT Grab a roll of festive streamers, some balloons, some fireworks, some fine sipping whiskey and some Xanax for your doggy, because the Fourth of July is here! The festivities will comme…

GIBA talks toll booths, iguanas and emergencies, welcomes new Advisory Board member Jay Feinberg

June 30, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Big changes coming in the latter part of this year were discussed by board members of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority at their general meeting held on the afternoon of Wedn…

Suspected bobcat devours sea turtle nest; green turtle dies from injuries

June 30, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers have been kept busy tracking feline hunters and some other unusual visitors to the island recently, after several nests were subject to pr…