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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The holiday season is in full swing here in Boca Grande and the fish have been biting! The cold weather and fronts have got the backcountry fish fired up and on the move. Lots of big speckled sea trout have moved onto the flats and will target anything from live bait […]
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BY KAREN GRACE, BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER For many years, Christmas Eve at the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Community House brought Santa and gifts. The Community House was opened in 1936. Mrs. Crowninshield “began hosting an annual Christmas pageant there for the children, whereupon Santa Claus would arrive with a sack full of toys,” according […]
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Path to repair lives challenges many As the holidays arrive, Boca Grande finds itself in a season unlike any other. While the spirit of community endures, the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton are still deeply felt. Homes and businesses are in various stages of repair, and the path to recovery is challenging. Yet, there […]
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Donations taken through end of month for relief The Boca Grande Island Disaster Fund, with over $3.4 million in collected donations, has dispersed or reserved 97 percent of those donations for island non-profits and businesses. “We are not ready to disperse all,” said Larry Hannah, one of the organizers of the fund, which is being […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
Although dogs are allowed on some beaches, many do not allow dogs, such as those at state parks, including Gasparilla Island State Park. Occasionally, they do escape. Over 30 species of shorebirds and seabirds use beach habitats for nesting, resting and finding food. Some birds also use the beach during winter for rest during migrations. […]
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On January 8 at 5 p.m., Douglas Bradburn, the president and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and well-known author will present the reasons you should follow George Washington by speaking on the life, leadership, and legacy of the first president. Specifically, Bradburn will be looking at the “shared democratic values and George Washington’s legacy […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Breaking News, Education, News.
The storms of 2024’s hurricane season brought devastating damages to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. “Repair and restoration estimates are still being determined,” said Father Anthony Hewitt, Pastor of the church, in a report he gave his congregation in late November. The process of restoration is overseen by the Diocese of Venice, which provides […]
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The date for the opening of the Boca Grande Post Office may be sooner than expected. While there is no official date, building owner Mark Spurgeon is now working with the maintenance and building section of the United States Postal Service in Denver on a reopening. “They will still see some activity going on,” said […]
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Summer restoration projects held up well SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is making good progress after the double whammy of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These monsters brought storm surges, flooding and masses of debris unlike anything the island has ever seen. The cleanup has been slow and challenging. […]
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The Island School PTO 9th Annual Chowder Dinner will take place on Friday, January 17th, 6-9pm at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. We will offer delicious soups and chowders from all of our favorite local restaurants and clubs, as well as salads and desserts. A cash bar will be available to purchase beverages. They will have […]