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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- At the Wednesday, Oct. 14 meeting of the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board, it was not the obvious agenda item that created the most controversial topic of conversation … in fact that item was not discussed at all. As it turned out, the second time around was a charm for a long-time […]
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In accordance with the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority mission to provide safe and efficient traffic flow across the causeway, GIBA and its engineers have spent months developing and installing a manual bridge lift device that can move the swing bridge from open to closed or vice versa. This device will provide an additional layer of […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA- The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is pleased to announce that the restoration of the Sam Murphy Park has been completed. The GICIA is delighted with the beautification efforts and encourage everyone to stop in and enjoy this quiet oasis in the middle of downtown. The GICIA will […]
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Over the past six to eight months, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and its physicians have worked hard to provide a care environment that laid the foundation for the safe return of winter residents and the ongoing health of our Island community. This includes making COVID-19 testing available on the Island, to Clinic patients. The […]
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To the Editor: As a nurse and author of over 10 books, an editor for three peer-reviewed Journals, and a health care consultant, I had to write. As the state has “opened,” it is my duty to address several issues for the safety and protection of us all during this pandemic. The virus solely lives […]
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To the Editor: The Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comment on a proposal to allow Ocean Era/Velella Epsilon to develop finfish aquaculture in the Gulf 45 miles west of Sarasota. In addition to public comment, a hearing on this precedent-setting decision needs to be held to gauge public opposition to this project..
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When it comes to Boca Grande, she enjoys the whole enchilada… BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Kathy Peters, coordinator of family ministries at the Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church, describes her work as nothing short of a natural calling. As a Michigan, Ohio and New York transplant, she’s taken her first few months in Southwest Florida as a […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- The Boca Grande Community Center will be opening on October 12, after being closed for several months due to COVID-19.
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BY MARK DRISCOLL, CEO, BGHC- Over the past few months, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and its physicians have worked hard to provide a care environment that lays the foundation for the safe return of winter residents and the ongoing health of our Island community. Our actions have been guided by science and by a […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE BGHC- Mental illness. It’s almost as common as the everyday cold. Yet it’s considered by many a taboo subject. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness, and nearly 40 percent of them don’t seek treatment or help from others.