Opinion
Good news on our Bridge, but a busy summer ahead
April 24, 2025
It is time we had some good news here on Gasparilla Island.
This summer, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) will embark on two major infrastructure projects – referred to as “hardening…
Letters: Temp, Hudson’s, Sisters on beach visit
April 24, 2025
To the Editor:
I am writing in opposition to proposed changes in Boca Grande parking and to briefly mention our experience. We vacationed yearly in Boca Grande since 1992 renting for a week…
EcoWatch: Need for triage for environmental emergencies
April 24, 2025
“I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to…
SW Florida Fishing: The spring winds…
April 24, 2025
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
I have spent many years fishing the Boca Grande backcountry in the springtime and unfortunately it usually includes wind, lots of wind. This spring is no different and it has…
Garden: Mackinac landscape architect on planting a car-less island
April 17, 2025
BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
The final meeting of the Boca Grande Garden Club 2024-25 season was held on April 2 and featured an entertaining presentation by Michigan- and Florida-lice…
Letters: Dogs for Dogs bark thanks for Suncoast Humane
April 17, 2025
To the Editor:
On behalf of Suncoast Humane Society, we would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Boca Grande community for the generous support it showed at the 5th Annual Dogs for Dogs fundr…
OPINION: RANDY REID
April 17, 2025
Church uncertain about planning 2025 season with parking question
BY RANDY REID
Our community of Boca Grande is resilient, to a point. Our future as an exceptional community is uncertain. The…
OPINION: VAN HUBBARD
April 17, 2025
Easter. Plus, we do not have a rewind if you want that photo
Easter is our most significant religious holiday. It’s also a time many of our winter visitors head home. Spring’s fishing blossoms wi…
Let’s meet more often. Ham or lamb?
April 17, 2025
On a beautiful Easter weekend, there are family visits, decisions about seating and the ultimate choice, ham or lamb?
To be honest, this editor is in both camps on that one. The key is to ensure…
EcoWatch: Hallelujahs and OMGs
April 17, 2025
“Christianity, we must treat nature with the same awe and wonder that we reserve for human beings. And we do not need this insight in order to believe in God or to prove his existence. We need to br…










