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Obituary: Francis (Frank) Kernan

Written by BBadmin7502 on . Posted in Obituaries.

Francis (Frank) Kernan, Jr. died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family and dog. He also resided in Bedford, N.Y. and Fishers Island, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Katherine (Cassie) Sheffield Kernan, to whom he was married for 46 years; his son, Francis Joshua Kernan (Elizabeth); his […]

Guest editorial: GICIA, Friends of Cape Haze watching Charlotte County comp plan closely

Written by BBadmin7502 on . Posted in Editorial.

SUBMITTED BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION In recent years, GICIA has begun to face new challenges as we recognize that growth in nearby areas off-island have the potential to seriously impact us. In an effort to effectively deal with such issues, GICIA has established a strong relationship with the Friends of Cape Haze […]

Editorial: Residents, shopowners concerned: Will the weight restrictions go up one day?

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Editorial.

A 40,000-pound weight restriction is a huge hassle for many people, such as construction workers and shop owners who rely on deliveries. When contractors can bring more concrete or I-beams over the bridge at one time, it saves them time, saves the person paying for the project money, and the job gets done quicker. It’s that simple. When a store can have more inventory delivered in one load, it’s better for them and means less truck traffic on the island.