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Captiva Cruises and our fine Florida State Park Rangers from the Gasparilla Island Administrative Office will present “Legends of Cayo Costa Cruise Program,” and a sunset picnic supper on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. Passengers will enjoy a narrated tour through Pine Island Sound with commentary on the historic fish houses, history […]
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The first complete phone application for Gasparilla Island has finally found its way onto the market. Aptly called “Boca Grande,” it gives information pertaining to all things Boca Grande. Shopping, dining, hotels, transportation and more are listed there. It is now available as a Google application and ready for download. All Android users can download […]
Written by BBadmin7502 on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Ive been part of the community on this island for 30 years. My wife for 50 years. I’m insulted that you apparently think I’m not part of it. When I ran for a position on the GIBA board my platform was simple, don’t use the bridge as a gate. We tried that […]
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Nearly 400 people attended the Boca Grande Historical Society’s Tour of Historic Homes last Thursday. Almost 100 gathered for the luncheon at the Gasparilla Inn preceding the tour to hear Bill Morton and Davis Hammond, owners of two of the houses on the tour, muse about life in Boca Grande over the decades and the […]
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BY JACK SHORT Boca Norte, LLC, owners of the former Mercabo facility have, in the last few months, purchased land in the same region over which Charlotte County is engaged in a lawsuit with conservation groups. The corporation, registered in Venice, Fl., purchased the 1.16 acre lot at 12575 Placida Rd. and easement that used […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Boca Grande Fire Department has clarified some information that many have asked about regarding aeromedical helicopter landing zones. With an increase in activity on the island there have been medical helicopter landings, and one in particular on Gasparilla Road left some people with questions. According to Fire Chief C.W. Blosser, aeromedical […]
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BY JACK SHORT The lawsuit brought by local conservation group Friends of Cape Haze against Charlotte County, which was to be decided at an administrative hearing in February, was continued. The delay was allowed so FOCH’s counsel could undergo invasive medical testing, regularly performed by only a few physicians in the country, according to the […]
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SUBMITTED BY MISTY NICHOLS AND THE GICIA In recent years, GICIA has begun to face new challenges as we recognize that growth in nearby areas off-island has the potential to seriously impact us. Today, the challenge has turned into a serious threat. Charlotte County Commissioners have adopted revisions to their Comprehensive Plan, and proposed ordinances […]
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Philip Edward Shanley, 61, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 20, 2015 after a five year battle with cancer. Phil was a much loved husband, dad, son, brother, and friend. Phil is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jane; his daughter, Sage; stepdaughter Jennifer (Tim) and their three boys, Brody, […]
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This Saturday, March 7, the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center and the Crowninshield Community House will be abuzz … not with bees but with patrons full of goodwill, a generous nature and a hunger for strawberry shortcake. The Boca Grande United Methodist Women will host their annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to […]