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Tarpon Symposium: Islanders discuss fishery’s past, present and future
June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Before the fishing and fun began at the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic last Saturday afternoon, a symposium was held at the Boca Grande Community Center on Friday evening to educate pa…
Island tower gets updated antennas, FPL power pole upgrades in progress
June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN A contracting crew blocked off a section of East Railroad Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Street on Tuesday, May 29 through June 1 to replace the antennas on the communications tower…
Guest Editorial: What’s the deal with fire hydrant flushing?
June 8, 2018
■ SUBMITTED BY BONNIE PRINGLE Why does GIWA flush fire hydrants? We only flush hydrants to maintain the highest quality of drinking water for our members. When water remains in pipes too long, it m…
Sea turtle nest numbers growing, patrollers anxiously await first hatch
June 8, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol volunteers didn’t experience the usual pleasant experience of patrolling their zones this week. Several suffered from coughing and sneezing, w…
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…