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STAFF REPORT – The private Coral Creek Club in Placida, Florida, is pleased to announce that David Leadbetter has been engaged to serve as the club’s Director of Instruction. In an exclusive multi-year arrangement, the world class instructor will oversee Coral Creek’s teaching program, train the professional staff in his methodology and be available to members […]
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STAFF REPORT – The FWC is hosting online stakeholder workshops to present proposed rule changes and collect public comment. These proposed rules address the importation, breeding and possession of high-risk invasive reptiles including pythons, tegus and iguanas. There will be 10 total workshops covering two different topics. Sign up for any of these virtual events on […]
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To the Editor: Charlotte County government is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Doherty as Tourism Director effective Sept. 23. He will spearhead the tourism marketing efforts of the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau. Doherty joined the tourism department in 2005 and served as the sales and sports marketing manager. Since June, […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Some people come to Gasparilla Island for its renowned beaches, to reminisce on the Olde Florida feel or to sip on cocktails inspired by ocean puns. No matter where people are visiting the island from, we all frequent the same store in the heart of this small town. Nick Gassman works at […]
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Fishing on the fly… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Chas Madden has fond memories of spending a portion of his childhood on the island. Even before he can remember, Chas was brought from his home in Orlando to Boca Grande to fish and spend time out at sea. His parents, Charlie and Carolyn, appreciated the simplicity of […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON- What’s with all the iguanas? It’s a phrase you’ve likely heard recently, or maybe even uttered yourself. It’s true, our island iguana population is prolific, and in the hottest months of the year they are most commonly seen around town. Iguana trapper George Cera has been monitoring the iguana population in Boca […]
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To the Editor: As the fall semester begins at colleges across the country amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, hundreds of local students have at least one thing they can rely on: scholarship funding to help ease the challenges of an unprecedented return to school.
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Monday, Aug. 17 at approximately 2:05 p.m. Gasparilla Road and 35th Street was the scene of a vehicle rollover accident. The vehicle, shown above, was headed northbound on Gasparilla Road when it made contact with the back of a trailer hauled by a truck. The vehicle rolled and the driver – […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – As the doors prepare to open at The Island School on August 31, plans are being made to keep children and staff as safe as possible. The first step in the process will be to hold the traditional open house on several nights, virtually. On Monday, Aug. 24 the first virtual […]
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STAFF REPORT – The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Tuesday, August 18, virtually and in the offices of the Authority. The Members of the Authority were updated on the traffic and revenue figures for 10 months to date for the 2020 fiscal year. The closings of the beach and businesses […]