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The Weekly Red Tide Update

In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to medium concentrations in and offshore of Pinellas County, very low to medium concentrations in Manatee County, background to low concentrations in Sarasota County, background concentrations in Charlotte County, background to low concentrations in Lee County, and background to low concentrations in […]

Local banks remain strong during uncertain times

We sat down with Bradley Ruhmann, marketing director for Crews Holding Company and the banks attached to it. He said he understood that the comfort level of many who have a vested interest in the health of our financial institutions has been rocked but comparing local banks to banks like SVC or Signature isn’t just like comparing apples to oranges … he said they’re in entirely different universes.

BIKE PARADE, SPRING FAIR ARE UPON US!

It all starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. with the Bike Path Parade – assemble on 7th Street near the traffic cones on the Bike Path. You can find a registration form online (bgwc.org/parade). The deadline for the online registrations has been extended to March 24, so register NOW! Decorate your bike, scooter or golf cart with your vision of your favorite Superhero; there will be special prizes in multiple categories!

4-DIGIT PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!

Saddle up and head to town, because the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived … the 4-digit phone books are here! After losing so many of our 2022 to Ian (he blew our storage shed away, as a matter of fact) we have had so many disheartened customers come in and want to buy […]

Art After Dark – Try something new for your senses

Art After Dark is a sensory celebration that the J.McLaughlin store will be hosting the evening of March 30. This is the second such program the store has sponsored, using its outside wall as a canvas to display iconic photographic work. This time the artist is Susan Wood, world famous photographer to the stars of movies, music, fashion and politics, as well as a highly skilled photojournalist capturing down-to-earth happenings. 

More luxury storage options coming soon just off island

By Capt Sandy Melvin After the destruction from Hurricane Ian showcased a need for stronger storage options in our area, the Boca Grande and Cape Haze communities will soon have a new enclosed storage facility available for large RVs, boats, collectible cars, etc. Grande Storage Condos has recently announced plans to begin construction of 52 […]

Weekly red tide report

Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 72 samples along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in nine samples: six in Pinellas County and three in Manatee County. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track this patchy event. Additional details […]