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■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Islands Park Society has outlined the work yet to be accomplished in its restoration of the Gasparilla Island Light (formerly known as the Rear Range Light). The final stages of planning were discussed at a BIPS board meeting last week. “Who could not be delighted, if not awed, […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Roulade. Keftedes. Corn emulsion? For the culinary faint of heart these words may seem a bit daunting. Take courage, dear culinarily-confused comrades, this is what the Taste of Boca is all about; trying new things, learning a lot about food and enjoying a great time with some of the […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Florida House Representative Ray Rodrigues spoke to Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association board members as well as a group of residents on Tuesday, January 17 in the Crowninshield Community House. Some of the topics he addressed included environmental protection laws, amendments on special assessments and the reservoir issue […]
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William Donald Rader, 86, a former resident of Greenwich, Conn. and of Block Island, R.I., died peacefully in his Boca Grande home surrounded by his three daughters on January 11, 2017. “Bill,” a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend, was born in New Rochelle, N.Y. on March 3, 1930 to Robert Jacob Rader […]
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■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The GICIA’s preliminary vision for the Preserve was to purchase the property to prevent impactful development at the gateway to Boca Grande. Once purchased, the idea was to transform the 30-acre site into a natural sanctuary for native wildlife, while also aiding in the protection of the marine life that […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Get your tickets now for the 9th annual Tennis Ball fundraiser planned for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event, themed “Fete for Pets,” will be held at the clubhouse at the Boca Grande Club, located at 5000 Gasparilla Road on the island. Tickets are […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN Jeff Simmons has spent 25 years working about every position at “The Temp” restaurant and bar on the island. He started out as a busboy in 1991 and is currently a partner/owner of the establishment. “I had a friend who was a chef at the restaurant, and he mentioned […]
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■ BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION The Gasparilla Island Water Association’s annual membership meeting is planned for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at the Boca Grande Community Center. GIWA has been busy with current and future improvements to both water and wastewater treatment facilities. Currently under construction is an expansion […]
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■ STAFF REPORT As 2017 begins, islanders have the chance to witness the transformation of the long-neglected Rear Range Light into a beautiful island icon once again. Many residents and visitors witnessed the tent removal early Tuesday morning. “It’s a miracle what our team has accomplished since work commenced in October, and while […]
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■ BY SUE ERWIN If you’re interested in learning more about goliath grouper and how they rely on the health of our water, you’ll want to attend a seminar on the island next Wednesday, Jan. 11. Dr. Jim Locascio, program manager at Mote Marine Laboratory, will discuss “Acoustic Measurements of Goliath Grouper Abundance […]