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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased to announce that we have reached the $20 million mark in pledges toward the purchase of the Mercabo site. This is exceedingly good news, but it is important to stay focused on the goal of $22M, which will not […]
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BY JEN FIERS – The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held each Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club from February 3 to March 16. The Series, with proceeds benefitting the Suncoast Humane Society, will include eight men and eight women competing for over $5,000 in prize money. There will be […]
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This is the first part in a series regarding the Exclusive Ocean CREST Alliance Fundraiser Banquet, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5 and 6. The cost per person is $1,000 for a “Snook” pass (limited to 150 people) and $1,500 for a “Tarpon” pass (limited to 50 people). To purchase tickets, […]
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To the Editor: They say the seasons don’t change in Florida. Well I know summer’s over because the weeds on Gilchrist are dying and a lot of my neighbors are crying. Crying once again … not in my front yard. I do think it’s wonderful that a lot of Islanders are on board with the […]
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Danny McKee, 63, of Rapid City, South Dakota passed away on December 21, 2015. He was born on July 28, 1953 in Boiling Springs, N.C. to Howard and Loveada (Adams) McKee.
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The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) announced this week that they are nearing $20 million in pledges toward the purchase of the Mercabo site, and they have been given an extension to find the additional funds necessary.
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The Johann Fust Library Foundation’s Literary Series will feature David Andelman’s “A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price we Pay Today” on Friday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Library.
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Captiva Cruises Holiday Cruise schedule departing from Cape Haze Marina begins December 21, 2015 – January 2, 2016. Daily cruises include an Island Eco-Expedition to Don Pedro Island State Park at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and a Dolphin & Wildlife Sunset Cruise from 4:30 – 6 p.m. The […]
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During this year of record Florida tourism, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are announcing exciting upgrades to their real-time beach monitoring tool – giving visitors and residents improved resources to plan a safe and fun day at the beach. Mote’s Beach Conditions Reporting System (BCRS) provides twice-daily online updates on conditions at 27 of Florida’s […]
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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow. What a ride!” Emmett Benjamin Kitchen Jr. (Jay) 70, of Alexandria, Va. and Palm Island, died on Dec. 13, 2015 at […]