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$3,000 raised in fishing trip auction GICIA granted extension to procure more funds
December 24, 2015
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) announced this week that they are nearing $20 million in pledges toward the purchase of the Mercabo site, and they have been giv…
A letter from the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority
December 24, 2015
To all residents of Boca Grande: I know that all of the bridge users are anxious to drive on the new bridge, and from the surface the bridge appears to be ready for traffic. What you don’t see is th…
Literature Series to feature ‘A Shattered Peace’
December 24, 2015
The Johann Fust Library Foundation’s Literary Series will feature David Andelman’s “A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price we Pay Today” on Friday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Library.
Holiday cruises now departing to Don Pedro, Cayo Costa and more
December 24, 2015
Captiva Cruises Holiday Cruise schedule departing from Cape Haze Marina begins December 21, 2015 – January 2, 2016. Daily cruises include an Island Eco-Expedition to Don Pedro Island State Park at 9…
Mote scientists expand monitoring service for Florida beachgoers
December 24, 2015
During this year of record Florida tourism, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are announcing exciting upgrades to their real-time beach monitoring tool – giving visitors and residents improve…
PROFILE: Kendra Flanagan
December 24, 2015
BY SUE ERWIN – The next time you’re strolling around town on Park Avenue, you might want to stop by the Chamber of Commerce office and say hello to the new Executive Assistant, Kendra Flanagan. You’…
Parking will always be a problem in Boca
December 24, 2015
To the Editor:
Parking will always be a problem in Boca.
People keep coming here to live, and then there are daytrippers. More cars and more cars. Not everyone who lives here has a garage or…
Tickets for the Tennis Ball going fast
December 18, 2015
Tickets for Suncoast Humane Society’s 8th Annual Tennis Ball have been selling quickly. Supporters are encouraged to get their tickets soon in order to secure their seat at the annual gala. The even…
Dabek Davis and Griffin to play in Boca Grande pro expo series
December 18, 2015
BY JEN FIERS – The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held next spring each Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club from February 3 to March 16. The series, with proceeds benefitting the…
A message from the GICIA: Full day fishing trip donated to fundraising campaign
December 18, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased to announce that we have reached $19 million in pledges toward the purchas…