Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, News.
This week, there were two more 5G Verizon small cell towers erected on Gasparilla Island. They are part of a series of Verizon “small cell” wireless towers that will provide a secondary service in addition to the cell service from the new cell tower downtown. “One live ‘small cell’ on the very north side of […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Sports & Outdoors.
BY KATHY FUTCH Tarpon fishing became quite the sport in Boca Grande Pass, which is the deepest natural harbor in Florida. When the water temperature is just right and full of tasty shrimp and crabs, the hungry Silver Kings travel up from their time in Key West and settle in. Having both fresh water (Charlotte […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Your April 12 editorial (Why Placida Matters to Gasparilla Island) is very much on point. I wonder if what you’re describing is essentially what the Comprehensive Plan should contain. I get the sense that maybe, just maybe, we in the Cape Haze Peninsula are ready to have another kick at the comprehensive […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
There are many “very important” and “formerly very important” or “previously important” or “pretty important” people on Gasparilla Island. We have acronyms for them. This week, we spied one of the well-known and still-very-important persons offering to help a local retailer move some tables and supplies from her car, into a retail shop. He was […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, News.
The Barrier Island Fire Service Municipal Service Benefit Unit Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacant position with term ending Oct. 31, 2025. Applicants must be residents of Charlotte County and reside within the Unit. Submit applications to Public Safety Department, 26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982; call (941) 833-5610 or […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial, Sports & Outdoors.
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events.
Rick Hugger arrives in Punta Gorda when the Southwest Florida Honor Flight returned home on Tuesday from their Mission XX with 99 veterans including four WWII, 10 Korean and 62 Vietnam era vets. Photo by Caroline
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Events, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Earth Day is Monday, April 22 this year. This year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics,” which casts a spotlight on the issue of plastic pollution. Organizers are calling for a 60-percent reduction in plastic production by 2040. Locally, there are a number of events. Cedar Point Environmental Park will have an assortment of speakers and […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News, Police & Fire.
Charlotte County elected officials and representatives gathered at the community center on Wednesday, April 17 for a townhall meeting to discuss topics of concern submitted by Gasparilla Island citizens and organizations. The main topic of concern was a lack of mutual aid between Charlotte and Lee counties emergency response services. “This is really an opportunity […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Tidal shelf planted with red mangroves; view will be softenend to hide seawall BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION & IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Board of Directors recently approved a new phase of restoration for Mercabo Cove. This phase will build upon previous efforts to improve water quality, enhance habitat, reduce […]