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Eco-restoration effort at Placida Preserve complete

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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 […]

Residents meet and greet with Senator Benacquisto

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■ BY SUE ERWIN      An informal roundtable discussion with State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto was held on Thursday, January 5 at the Boca Grande Community Center. Residents were invited to come and discuss a variety of issues with the Senator representing District 30. A variety of topics were discussed, including the completion of the […]

St. Andrew’s to hold ‘Divine Inspiration!’ concert January 22

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■ STAFF REPORT     On Sunday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m., Sarasota Musica Viva will present a flute and harp concert entitled “Divine Inspiration!” at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Grande. Harpist, Susan Knapp Thomas will join Sarasota Musica Viva’s Artistic Director and flutist, Linda Bento-Rei in presenting a lush program of familiar […]

Profile: Jeff Simmons

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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 […]

Future projects, water usage to be discussed at meeting

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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 […]

The sentry is back on watch

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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 […]

GIBA financial committee meets to discuss audit

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■ BY SUE ERWIN      The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Finance/Audit Committee met on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 to discuss and analyze a draft of the annual audit report for fiscal year 2016. Audit Committee Chairman Drew Tucker called the meeting to order. The committee consists of Tucker, Ginger Watkins, David Hayes, Gay Darsie […]

Java and Goliath groupers: Have coffee with a Mote scientist on January 11

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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 […]