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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – As Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that on May 4 some retail shops and restaurants would be opening for limited business, some cheered and prepared to go back to work. Others looked into the faces of their family members and wondered how they were going to survive this next few […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Never let it be said that Gasparilla Island turtles are slackers. By the beginning of sea turtle nesting season for 2020, which started today, May 1, there were already four nests on our beaches. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of beach furniture and deep holes in the sand dug by beach-goers. […]
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STAFF REPORT – With nearly 200 requests for funding continuing to arrive and checks being processed to those in need, the BGWC Emergency Relief Fund is turning its attention to raising additional funds to help the effort. “We knew the need would be great,” said President Vicky Winterer, “and we are committed to helping as […]
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This will be the first part in a series regarding questions and misunderstandings about topics of discussion featured by the Boca Grande Community Planning Association. STAFF REPORT – The digital survey of islanders completed last week shows strong support for the Gasparilla Island Conservation District Act and what it protects. Many of the survey respondents, […]
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STAFF REPORT – While no nests have been reported on Gasparilla Island as of press time, the season is sure to start soon as a first false crawl was found by Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrollers on Wednesday, April 22. Meanwhile, at the request of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission patrollers have […]
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To the Editor, The last few months have been a scary venture into uncharted territory for all of us here in the Island community. Just as we were getting ready for the onset of the busy Spring season, which keeps Island businesses going, and provides sustenance to many local workers, we were hit by an […]
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To the Editor, Lee County Parks & Recreation is looking for fun, energetic, motivated individuals to fill summer camp counselor positions at the Boca Grande Community Center. Traditional camp counselors must have a minimum of two summers’ experience working with large groups of youth. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must pass a […]
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STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Community Planning Association’s on-line survey of island residents closed on April 16. Roughly 300 Island residents requested surveys and over 250 were completed. One hundred respondents expressed an interest in being involved in the Association’s work on the Boca Grande Community Plan. Over the next few weeks the Association will […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In the last few weeks, getting groceries has become quite a challenge. It’s a rare day that you can make a list of everything you want and actually get it, but most of us do find our basic needs met. But what if your basic needs include things like a really nice […]
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Letter to Editor, I have information that might be helpful to anyone trying to apply for Florida unemployment. I have unsuccessfully tried to call or go online for over a week and have logged more than 26 hours online only to get booted off repeatedly. However, I was able to finally get through to a […]