Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
Last Friday, the Good Gulf pink pump returned to Park Avenue, in front of Hudson’s Grocery. Monday, Hudson’s reopened. Thank you to the staff of Hudson’s, the Wise family, BGI Painting and so many others who worked so hard to make it happen. The amount of commerce in that small square retail footage footprint should […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
This year marked the first Christmas lighting of the Range Light. The effort was led primarily by Gasparilla Island State Park volunteers, including Mike and Tammy Kipp of Port Charlotte. The Kipps, along with other volunteers, overcame the challenge of lighting the Range Light while also contending with the usual household Christmas light issues, such […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“When you give someone your time you are giving them a portionof your life that you’ll never get back. Your time is your life.That is why the greatest giftyou can give is your time.” Rick Warren, American Baptist Evangelical Christian Pastor and Author Now is the time that the frenzy of gift-buying will reach its […]
Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Community History.
BY KAREN GRACE, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER For many years, Christmas Eve at the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Community House brought Santa and gifts. The Community House was opened in 1936. Mrs. Crowninshield “began hosting an annual Christmas pageant there for the children, whereupon Santa Claus would arrive with a sack full of toys,” according […]
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness.
Path to repair lives challenges many As the holidays arrive, Boca Grande finds itself in a season unlike any other. While the spirit of community endures, the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton are still deeply felt. Homes and businesses are in various stages of repair, and the path to recovery is challenging. Yet, there […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
Donations taken through end of month for relief The Boca Grande Island Disaster Fund, with over $3.4 million in collected donations, has dispersed or reserved 97 percent of those donations for island non-profits and businesses. “We are not ready to disperse all,” said Larry Hannah, one of the organizers of the fund, which is being […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Although dogs are allowed on some beaches, many do not allow dogs, such as those at state parks, including Gasparilla Island State Park. Occasionally, they do escape. Over 30 species of shorebirds and seabirds use beach habitats for nesting, resting and finding food. Some birds also use the beach during winter for rest during migrations. […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Entertainment, Events, News.
On January 8 at 5 p.m., Douglas Bradburn, the president and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and well-known author will present the reasons you should follow George Washington by speaking on the life, leadership, and legacy of the first president. Specifically, Bradburn will be looking at the “shared democratic values and George Washington’s legacy […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Breaking News, Education, News.
The storms of 2024’s hurricane season brought devastating damages to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. “Repair and restoration estimates are still being determined,” said Father Anthony Hewitt, Pastor of the church, in a report he gave his congregation in late November. The process of restoration is overseen by the Diocese of Venice, which provides […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority was able to identify an island resident who dumped hurricane rubbish on the Causeway. That resident was called, though at presstime had not yet responded. “We have cameras everywhere and we are watching,” said Kathy Banson, executive director, “and we were able to identify someone on island.” The person or […]