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Members of the Engineering Committee of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority met Tues., Jan. 23 to go over, literally, the nuts and bolts of the bridge. Engineering Committee Chairman George Milne called the work of the committee “essential responsibilities. The work not only ensures access to Boca Grande but maximizes the “lives of the bridges […]
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Byline: Staff Report There are new piles of rocks along the Boca Grande Causeway and near the toll house. The new rocks, according to Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Executive Director Kathy Banson-Verrico, will be used along the shoreline near the swing bridge and in other select areas on the Causeway. The rocks were delivered by […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO, 2019 The Vasher, Simmons, Dowgiallo, Stockdale and Tincher families enjoyed the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Redskins game as both teams vied for a seat at the NFL Super Bowl. TEN YEARS AGO, 2014 Construction crews began unloading equipment to begin the long awaited swing bridge. The permanent construction zone […]
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By Mark Driscoll, CEOBoca Grande Health Clinic For most people, healthcare is something you only think about when you actually need it. As you might expect, it’s a little different for me; I guess you could say thinking about healthcare is a key part of my job description. Every year I have the privilege of […]
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The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum, a cherished local landmark and the oldest structure on Gasparilla Island, is thrilled to announce its reopening to the public on Monday, Feb. 5. This marks a significant milestone as the museum has been closed since September 2022 due to the destructive impact of Hurricane Ian. Perched majestically […]
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The Rt. Rev. Douglass Scharf, the Bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, will visit St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Bishop Scharf was elected bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Southwest Florida on April 2, 2022. Prior to his 2022 election, Bishop Scharf was the Reactor of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church […]
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By JIM COCHRUN,GUEST EDITORIAL I grew up in Naples in the early ’50s. In those years, Naples was a small, tranquil and pristine Old Florida community of 1,500 residents. The bulk of the population was comprised of native Floridian families who held high respect and appreciation for nature and the environment. They were good stewards […]
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A Boca Grande resident braved the rain to advocate for more tennis courts during the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Nancy Leckerling, who had never attended a meeting before Tuesday, spoke about the proposed project at Wheeler Road Community Park, asking for two tennis courts to be included in the […]
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The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has discovered a way to develop new talent on and for the island, help young people achieve personal success, encourage investment in the community and feel rewarded while doing all these things. The secret of their success was the 1971 creation of the club’s scholarship program. Since then, massaging, expanding […]
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By JOHN VALICKAS, Guest Columnist Part of the uniqueness and the cultural identity that Boca Grande enjoys comes from its rich historical roots. Although many of the island’s historical structures have been destroyed to make way for new homes and businesses, many others have been saved through the foresight and leadership of residents and elected officials […]