Tag: Boca Grande

OBITUARY: Janet Thibodeau

November 8, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Janet M. Thibodeau, 83, wife of Gerald Thibodeau, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, a the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Camden, July 17, 1936, she attended Camden Schools. On...

Red tide update

In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to very low concentrations in and/or offshore of Pinellas County, background to high concentrations in Sarasota...

Veterans, heroism and whistleblowing

■ BY MARY BESSWe need to understand the spark of divinity within human beings who put their lives at risk to benefit others. Of particular interest are those who commit acts of heroism for which...

Dog Park meeting Nov. 5 at the Community Center

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Lee County Parks & Recreation announced last week that it will host a public meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the auditorium at the Boca Grande Community Center, regarding...

Mercabo Cove restoration set for March of 2020

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has announced that the Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection...

GIWA announces water facility update, sewer line rehabilitation

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION The Gasparilla Island Water Association is wrapping up Phases I and II of our much-needed wastewater treatment facility rehabilitation on...

Garden Club presents Lolo Weir Memorial Buddy Bench to The Island School

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY CATHERINE S. BALLMAN Anyone who knew Lolo Weir knew she was a lot of fun. This made Lolo, who died December 21, 2017, the spark- plug for many island activities, including the Boca Grande...

Gasparilla Island number one town on richest.com

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Boca Grande has made yet another list recently, in a slightly more obscure niche market. A website called The Richest (therichest.com) compiled a list of the top 10 richest...

Construction near Causeway ongoing through April

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Construction crews have been working since October 25 on repairing the Coral Creek Bridge, located between Rotonda Terrace and the Boca Grande Causeway. Daily lane closures began...

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Lantern Room open for tours

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society is making history again at The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum. Beginning November 1 thru April 30, BIPS will host climb tours to the top...