News
Florida Warbirds Squadron: Taking to the skies over Boca Grande
June 19, 2015
BY CAROLINE CLABAUGH
Having two very important veterans in my life, my father, retired LT Col. Edward “Shorty” Livingston and my husband, former Air Force, Airman First Class, Mark Clabaugh; I ju…
Prestigious amateur golf contest held at Coral Creek Club this year
June 19, 2015
BY JACK SHORT
Just over the bridge, off Placida Road behind a tiny, unassuming sign, lies one of the most scenic golf courses in the area, The Coral Creek Club. The 18-hole, Tom Fazio designed c…
GICIA performs ecological restoration on donated lots
June 19, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA
On June 13, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) successfully completed the ecological restoration of three single family lots owned by th…
Profile: Gary Cross (You know him as Gary from The Barnichol)
June 19, 2015
BY JACK SHORT
This is probably the first time one of our profiles has admitted so readily they were part of a cult. That news will no doubt come as a surprise to so many who know Gary Cross as an…
Ahlers and team takes top honors in 2015 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament
June 12, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
The Lucky Lady proved worthy of her name when Capt. Steve Ahlers and his team brought more tarpon to the boat than any other in the 2015 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, held…
Haag team takes first in Gasparilla Island Kids Classic
June 12, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
There were 120 excited kids in Boca Grande Pass on Saturday, June 6, all waiting to catch that winning silver king in the Grande Aire Gasparilla Island Kids Classic. Capt. Matt…
Congratulations to the TIS Class of 2015!
June 12, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Five graduates headed toward the stage last Friday, June 5 at the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium, while a full house of family and friends looked on. There were tears…
GIWA and CCU: A look at our water (Part II of our series)
June 12, 2015
BY JACK SHORT
Last week we published part one of our analysis of Consumer Confidence Reports, particularly those issued by the Gasparilla Island Water Association and Charlotte County Utilities…
Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Revised Bridge Opening Schedule
June 12, 2015
The revised seven (7) day a week opening schedule for the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Swing Bridge is as follows:
The bridge will open to vessel traffic on the hour from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m…
Profile: Jeremy (Chino) Chamathorn
June 12, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
When Jeremy Chamathorn (a.k.a. Jeremy Chino) first came to Boca Grande, he was astounded by the island’s beauty. His cousin, Patrick Vollmer, had enticed him here with the promi…