Tag: Boca Grande

$3,000 raised in fishing trip auction GICIA granted extension to procure more funds

December 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) announced this week that they are nearing $20 million in pledges toward the purchase of the Mercabo site, and they have been...

A letter from the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority

To all residents of Boca Grande: I know that all of the bridge users are anxious to drive on the new bridge, and from the surface the bridge appears to be ready for traffic. What you don’t see is...

Literature Series to feature ‘A Shattered Peace’

December 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Johann Fust Library Foundation’s Literary Series will feature David Andelman’s “A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price we Pay Today” on Friday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Library.

Holiday cruises now departing to Don Pedro, Cayo Costa and more

December 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

Captiva Cruises Holiday Cruise schedule departing from Cape Haze Marina begins December 21, 2015 – January 2, 2016. Daily cruises include an Island Eco-Expedition to Don Pedro Island State Park at...

Mote scientists expand monitoring service for Florida beachgoers

December 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

During this year of record Florida tourism, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are announcing exciting upgrades to their real-time beach monitoring tool – giving visitors and residents...

A tribute to Jay Kitchen

December 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...

PROFILE: Kendra Flanagan

December 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – The next time you’re strolling around town on Park Avenue, you might want to stop by the Chamber of Commerce office and say hello to the new Executive Assistant, Kendra...