Tag: Barrier Island Parks Society

Profile Zachary Lozano

June 22, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Zachary Lozano is the new Gasparilla Island State Park manager, but he is certainly not new to Boca Grande. Zac worked at the park several years ago before advancing his career in...

Friends of Stump Pass meeting scheduled for May 22

May 11, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN A public meeting to discuss the nonprofit Friends of Stump Pass is planned to take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at the Elsie Quirk Library in Englewood. The meeting will cover...

Stump Pass beach supporters sought for new organization

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – A public meeting was held at Stump Pass Beach State Park on Tuesday, April 24 to determine the level of interest residents have in forming a nonprofit organization in support...

Stump Pass beach supporters sought for new organization

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN – A public meeting was held at Stump Pass Beach State Park on Tuesday, April 24 to determine the level of interest residents have to form a nonprofit organization in support of...

Support BIPS at the 2018 Giving Challenge this Tuesday

April 27, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County presents the 2018 Giving Challenge on Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2. This year, the Barrier Island Parks Society has been selected to be a part of...

Catch a view like no other on Saturday

April 20, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Catch a view of the entire island and celebrate Florida Lighthouse Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. On this one special day each year, visitors are invited to climb...

Profile Lynda Grant

■ BY SUE ERWIN You may have recently seen her on stage playing a lead part in the Royal Palm Players production of “Don’t Drink the Water,” but if you didn’t catch it, you’re sure to see...

Beach bums to unite at the 2018 BIPS Green Gala

■ STAFF REPORT Hang loose with the Barrier Island Parks Society for a 1950s and ’60s beach blast from the past good time at the Green Gala on Monday, March 19 with a theme of “Catching A Wave.” The...

BIPS announces new partnership with Mote

January 5, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Inspire. Educate. Preserve. Those are key efforts that the Barrier Island Parks Society board members strongly hope to achieve in 2018. BIPS held its monthly board meeting on...

Christmas festivities continue through December

December 1, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society will hold a holiday kids’ craft class from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Call them at 964-0060 prior to the event...