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Community tree lighting this Sunday

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■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. Sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the event will be held across the street from Hudson’s Grocery. This ceremony dates back to 1954, when the Woman’s Club first planted […]

Iguana panel meets, discusses new contract and safety

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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island MSBU iguana panel met last Monday, Dec. 2, to catch up on program information and talk about the budget.  Conversation started with the iguana trapper, George Cera, giving the board an update about how it was going with his leaving cards at residences where the homeowner had called […]

GICIA donates funds to Lee County to purchase beach rake

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■ STAFF REPORT As another red tide bloom lurks off the coast, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association recognizes the negative impact these blooms have on our community. After looking at the current protocol for dealing with red tide-related fish kills on Boca Grande beaches, the GICIA donated the $60,000 necessary for Lee County […]

GIWA sewer line rehabilitation on Gasparilla Street

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■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Water Association will be replacing aging clay gravity sewer lines on Gasparilla Street beginning December 9, 2019. DeJong Excavating Contractors, Inc. has been contracted to complete this project. This was originally scheduled for November, but it was postponed due to emergency repairs in another location. The clay gravity sewer […]

Homeless, Part II: Methodist Church members donate generously to help local kids in need have a better Christmas

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This is the second part in a series we will run through December regarding our area’s homeless and needy situation, and how we can help. ■ BY SUE ERWIN More than 100 plastic containers filled with school supplies and holiday surprises were collected at Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church recently, and transported by congregation member […]

Kudos to Brian and Kevin!

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Boca Grande’s very own Kevin Hyde (right) of Parsley Baldwin Realty is the recipient of the 2019 Realtor of the Year Award. Kevin’s commitment to integrity, leadership, community and  the real estate industry were recognized with this great achievement. Also pictured is Brian Faro of Paradise Exclusive Real Estate, who received the 2019 Community Service […]

Thanks to J.T. and his crew for a great Italian evening

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■ STAFF REPORT On November 23, 2271 Shore Lane transformed itself into a rustic neighborhood Italian trattoria for 10 lucky participants who had the winning bid at last year’s Strawberry Festival auction.  The United Methodist Women used these donated funds to support various worthy women’s and children’s missions in the local area. The diners included […]

Join in the fun at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse lighting

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■ STAFF REPORT Join the Barrier Island Parks Society at the annual lighting of the Lighthouse on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of holiday festivities at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum. The Lighthouse is located inside the Gasparilla Island State Park on the southern tip of Gasparilla Island, 880 […]