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January 29, 2016
A new pass has finally opened on the front side lagoon of Cayo Costa, after 1 1/2 years of being closed with no water exchange, and the fish that were once trapped are now free to move to the Gu…

January 29, 2016
Boca Grande resident and self-employed contractor Brendan Dinan has lived on the island for nearly ten years. His parents live on the island as well which is one reason why he decided to mo…

January 29, 2016
To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society’s preventive health care clinic is proud to announce that it has performed its 5,000th spay/neuter surgery. The clinic, located at 6781 San Casa Drive, Eng…

January 29, 2016
To the Editor: The committee for The Taste of Boca Grande wish to thank in advance Terry Bisset and The Boca Bay Pass Club for once again hosting the Harry Chapin Food Bank charity. This func…

January 29, 2016
BY SUE ERWIN The Ocean CREST Alliance is teaming up with Palm Island Resort to host a fundraiser to bring together experts in environmental, civic, and philanthropy to honor people and our oc…

January 29, 2016
The 8th Annual Tennis Ball, benefiting the programs, services, and homeless animals of Suncoast Humane Society, packed the house at the Boca Grande Club on January 27. More than 175 attendees en…

January 29, 2016
TIS teacher Rebecca Blalock serving up some chowder. BY MARCY SHORTUSE The weather was chilly and blustery, which only heightened the community’s desire to partake in a steaming bowl of chowd…

January 22, 2016
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This is part two in a three-part series featuring each restaurant representing their deliciousness at the 2016 Taste of Boca Grande. The event will be hel…

January 22, 2016
■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Water Association announced its intention to replace and expand its current water treatment facilities at its  annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19. GIW…

January 22, 2016
■ STAFF REPORT Due to inclement weather last Sunday, the Blessing of the Animals has been rescheduled to this Sunday, Jan. 24. The island churches will host this year’s ecumenical “Blessing of the A…