Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial, Featured News, Letters to the Editor, News, Opinion.
To the Editor: I am fortunate enough to have been coming to Boca Grande for 33 years. I have seen a lot of changes over the years. The charm and beauty of Boca Grande is a treasure to be preserved. I cherish my time and my home on Boca Grande. Walking the beach at any […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN The first sea turtle nest on the island has hatched. Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers discovered the first hatch of the season on June 30 on zone 7 near at 10th street close to the range light walkway. We’re just two months into nesting season, and there should be more […]
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■ BY BONNIE PRINGLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GIWA Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking water) water supply. From July 10, 2017 at 8 a.m. through August 21, 2017, GIWA will disinfect the water with free chlorine rather than combined chlorine/ammonia (chloramines). […]
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.
Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.
■ BY SUE ERWIN Liam Hugger understands the importance of a strong work ethic. The Eagle Scout has worked at The Barnichol Hardware store on weekends since he was 16, and he currently works full time at Lowe’s in North Port. Liam is the grandson of island real estate agents Karen and Richard Hugger, who […]
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■ The island’s Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade brought out what might be a record number of participants. Approximately 100 carts cruised downtown streets that morning, including everything from strange, inflatable birds to Uncle Sam surfing to some toothy tigers. For more photos go to https://bocabeacon.smugmug.com/2017-Fourth-of-July-in-Boca-Grande/ Photo by Dusty
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■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers this summer. It’s a great way to meet new people and learn about our amazing island history. Currently, specific needs are: – Someone experienced or interested in grant writing – Someone who would enjoy reading through historical interviews and writing down […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Brian Faro has spent many summer days fishing with his friends near the pier at the north end of the island. He also remembers coming to the island to play softball games with Stuie Middleton, Charlie Coleman and others who grew up on this island and are now working here and in the […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Big changes coming in the latter part of this year were discussed by board members of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority at their general meeting held on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 28, including the renovation of the toll booth plaza, new toll collection software, a new advisory member and a […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers have been kept busy tracking feline hunters and some other unusual visitors to the island recently, after several nests were subject to predation. As they make their way to the beach to lay their eggs. nesting sea turtles constantly must face natural land predators. In […]