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Privacy Policy At , accessible from , one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by and how we use it. 1. Information We Collect We collect information in various ways: Directly Provided Information: If you register for […]

BREAKING NEWS FROM GIWA:

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community, News.

“Gasparilla Island Water Association would like to inform all customers that they may experience slower flushing toilets and showers during Hurricane Idalia storm. With the higher tides and rain fall totaling close to 4 inches in two days the sewer system is working at maximum capacity. We ask the customers to limit use as much […]

Advancements at the Dog Park

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

There have been some changes to the dog park as of late, as a new gazebo on one side of the park has been constructed. Lee County representatives have said that while construction material delays were the cause, they are anticipating a completion date sometime around the end of next month. We shall see. Photo […]

No pets in Publix? More stores are in agreement

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

A recent decision by Publix Supermarket’s corporate office to enforce their policy regarding their customers’ ability to bring pets into their stores has created quite a stir in many animal-loving circles. It brings up the question, however, as to what constitutes a “service animal” and how far a store can go to question the owner.

A FOUNTAIN UPDATE …

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Community History.

The number of people who responded after we ran a story about the wayward Alzamora fountain gives proof of the fact that there are many people on this island who care about our history. Thank you for restoring our faith in that fact. We received almost 20 emails, phone calls, texts and Facebook responses, truth […]

RESTORING CELL COVERAGE … HERE’S THE LATEST

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

While the Atlantic is kicking up, action at the Bakery Building has slowed down this week. A new demolition crew will begin work on Monday, headed up by Kevin Kelley, and the Lee County Attorney’s Office has spoken with the building’s new owner, Sue Sligar, who is back in town. The building is listed under […]

Heather Gilligan, on tour in Florida, finds stranded manatee in island waters

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

A beached manatee, later found to be safe, was the highlight of a Boca Grande visit for Columbus, Ohio resident Heather Gilligan on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

“This morning my original plan of going to Key Largo was canceled,” said Gillian. “So I just felt led by God to come out here.” 

She had heard about Gasparilla Island from a friend, Lucy, who had been here in March. 

“She finds the coolest places to go,” said Gilligan. “She just said it was really beautiful, really peaceful, and one of the safest places she had ever been.”