Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
From the Howllywood Dog Show glammed up pup Otis, to the Boca Grande Bike Path Parade with a winning float of the Red Carpet Dogs to artist Sue Shaffer showing her piece to admirers at the Boca Grande Art Show. Photos here. Photo by Dusty & Daniel, submitted by Meredith Brokaw
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
During a Monday, March 16 Florida State Immigration Enforcement Council meeting held on Microsoft Teams, Republican sheriffs pushed back on President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts toward undocumented immigrants without criminal records, according to the Florida Phoenix. On Tuesday, the council’s chairman clarified in a news conference that the group supports U.S. Immigration and Customs […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community History, News.
Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane reappointed Robert W. Caldwell III to the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board during the Lee County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on Tuesday morning, March 17. The Historic Preservation Board “is responsible for the aesthetic, archaeological, cultural, historical, and architectural heritage of the Boca Grande Community as defined in […]
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BY THE GICIA As spring brings an increase in seasonal residents, visitors and daily activity, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association reminds the community to use the GICIA Bike Path with courtesy, patience and care. Please remember to be mindful of others and to follow posted rules. Doing so will ensure the path is […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Community, Sports & Outdoors.
I’ve been blessed to share time with many amazing people in my life. Several of them are legends in our fishing world. They took time from their lives to help me navigate life and mentored me on things like respect for people and the waters. I am thankful. I’m currently dealing with the passing of […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association kicked off its 50th year working to preserve island life with a 2021 Bike Path Safety Initiative. TEN YEARS AGO The Spring Book Sale at the Johann Fust Library Foundation beat all past records. The Boca Grande Firefighters Rib Feast was a huge success with roughly […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Just last week, Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection released plans for all of the region’s state parks, in advance of a series of public meetings and beginning a long public comment period. The state is seeking ideas for parks at Cayo Costa, Charlotte Harbor Preserve, Don Pedro Island, Gasparilla Island and Stump Pass Beach. Each […]
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Anton “Tony” Wottreng beloved husband of the late Marianne Wottreng (nee Lesch). Loving father of Anton “Tony” Wottreng and Monika (John) Martini. Devoted grandfather of Michelle (David) Brennan, Melodie (Robert) Schlanser, John (Kate) Martini and Mike (Kelly) Martini. Also survived by 14 loving great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Matt Wottreng and Anna Maria Ludwig. […]
Written by Angela McPhillips on . Posted in Health & Wellness, Profiles.
Parkinson’s advocate on troubling disease Anita Dust almost threw it away. It was just another piece of mail, a small educational flyer listing the early signs of Parkinson’s disease. Like most people sorting through a stack of envelopes, she was seconds from tossing it in the trash. But something caught her eye. “I glanced at […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Draft plans released for comment for all local Florida State Parks The state of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Park Planning on Friday, March 6 released new management plans for Gasparilla Island State Park, Cayo Costa, Don Pedro Island, Gasparilla Island and Stump Pass, all in advance of public meetings set for April. […]