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Letter addresses parking passes, expectations

Amid the discussion of possible parking regulations in Boca Grande, Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser added some insight to a draft of a parking ordinance circulating on the island. He sent the information in a letter to Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gary Cross at his request. The letter addresses concerns about his […]

Water usage hits record level in April for GIWA

While the rainy season has not fully arrived, the little bit of rain last week helped the situation with water supplies on Gasparilla Island, as irrigation has put the system to the test. “Water is exceeding demand,” said Ron Bolton, executive director of the Gasparilla Island Water Association. “We are back to normal, on the […]

Groundbreaking on the Clinic of the Future, with one-year timetable

The Boca Grande Health Clinic of the Future hopes to formally begin construction this month, after a ceremonial groundbreaking last Thursday afternoon, May 1.  The groundbreaking included staff, donors and friends of the clinic. The ceremony was held on the site of the old clinic’s annex building, torn down after fall hurricanes and floods. “The […]

August date for parking meet

After expecting a parking ordinance to come before the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on May 20, Lee County has now delayed the hearing of the ordinance and vote until August. At their Tuesday, May 6 meeting, Lee County Manager Dave Harner said that he and the county attorney received an email from Chairman […]

Junonia find on North end

Madeline Robbins, age 10, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin found a rare Junonia shell while swimming on the North end of the Island at her grandparents’ home.                          Photo submitted

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Janet Gregg

The art of daily living with designer, artist Designer Janet Gregg has always had a bit of a creative streak. Growing up in Virginia Beach, she made her own clothes on her sewing machine, mainly crochet belts and tube tops.  “I’d come home for spring break from boarding school, and I would make patchwork pants,” […]

COLUMNS: VAN HUBBARD

Stealth the secret, let it enhance your ‘richest’ odds this tarpon season It’s tarpon time here in Boca Grande. Enjoy the action. While silver kings are not the only game in town, it’s tarpon season. Our tournament season kicks off with the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament on May 10. Please enjoy Mother’s Day on the […]