GIBA to start work on Causeway sidewalk project
STAFF REPORT- The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has announced the award of the Southern Roadway Sidewalk contract to EHC Inc. of Naples, FL.
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Code enforcement receives 15 turtle lighting complaints
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Calls and notifications to Lee County Code Enforcement are still coming in from Gasparilla Island, but this time they’re all about the turtles.
Maintaining the iguana population within limitations, George Cera ‘the iguana guy’ continues to monitor invasive islanders
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- What’s with all the iguanas? It’s a phrase you’ve likely heard recently, or maybe even uttered yourself. It’s true, our island iguana population is prolific, and in the hottest...
Friends of Boca Grande on ‘red alert,’ keeping things flexible with the program
BY OLIVIA CAMERON AND FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE- The Florida Professional Presenters Consortium, a statewide organization of over 60 performing arts venues, including Friends of Boca Grande Community...
Spend a day in a park ranger’s boots
One man explains what it’s like to work our state park system
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- A workday in the sweltering heat is a breeze to Gasparilla Island Beach State Park Ranger Joseph Berger, who...
Celebrate Labor Day and International Manatee Day
STAFF REPORT- On Monday, September 7th, celebrate both Labor Day and International Manatee Day by remembering to boat safely and watch out for manatees on the waterways.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards more than $600,000 in scholarships
To the Editor:
As the fall semester begins at colleges across the country amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, hundreds of local students have at least one thing they can rely on: scholarship funding...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Watch out- snakes are on the move
To the Editor:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote-by-mail reminder notice from the Lee County Supervisor of Elections
To the Editor:
On Monday, August 24, 2020, the notice below was mailed to voters who have requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the November 3, 2020, General Election.
PROFILE: Philip Eyrich
An ear for music and a love of teaching…
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Musician Philip Eyrich has an ear for octaves and an eye for reading stanzas. His encouragement of young instrument enthusiasts...