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Letter to the editor: Bike Parade organizer thanks community for a great event

March 30, 2015
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Community Center had its 30th Annual Bike Path Parade last Saturday, which turned out to be a great event for island residents and visitors. Even though there …

Letter to the editor: More thanks for a great event, this time from Woman’s Club

March 30, 2015
To the Editor: Members of the planning committee for “Fantasy Island: Live Your Dreams!” would like to thank the more than 130 volunteers who made last Saturday’s Women’s Club Spring Fair and B…

Letter to the editor: Book sale a bonanza thanks to bountiful donations

March 30, 2015
Dear Editor, Thanks to many of you, the Johann Fust Foundation’s book sale was a huge success. The book donations poured in, then the buyers poured in and then the books poured out! The v…

Letter to the Editor: Strawberry Festival committee gives thanks to the community

March 20, 2015
To the Editor: The United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church want to express our appreciation to everyone in the community for their efforts in their contributions, volunteering and…

Guest editorial: GICIA offers guided walks in private areas

March 20, 2015
Does the idea of a guided tour through a quiet, beautiful restored parcel of GICIA Land Conservancy Property sound nice? How about the chance to catch a glimpse of the elusive and rarely seen mang…

Letter to the editor: Mr. Perry responds …

March 13, 2015
To the Editor: I’ve been part of the community on this island for 30 years. My wife for 50 years. I’m insulted that you apparently think I’m not part of it. When I ran for a position on the …

Letter to the editor: BGHS thanks all for another successful historic home tour

March 13, 2015
Nearly 400 people attended the Boca Grande Historical Society’s Tour of Historic Homes last Thursday. Almost 100 gathered for the luncheon at the Gasparilla Inn preceding the tour to hear Bill …

Letter to the editor: GICIA supports Friends of Cape Haze

March 13, 2015
SUBMITTED BY MISTY NICHOLS AND THE GICIA – In recent years, GICIA has begun to face new challenges as we recognize that growth in nearby areas off-island has the potential to seriously impact us. …

Guest editorial: GICIA, Friends of Cape Haze watching Charlotte County comp plan closely

February 1, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION – In recent years, GICIA has begun to face new challenges as we recognize that growth in nearby areas off-island ha…

Editorial: Residents, shopowners concerned: Will the weight restrictions go up one day?

February 1, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Thursday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will hold a public workshop regarding weight restrictions …