Tag: Boca Grande

‘Taste’ tickets make great Christmas gifts

To the Editor: Thank you so very much for your continued support of the “Taste of Boca Grande.” Last year the event raised over $45,000, enough for the Harry Chapin Food Bank to supply over...

Cookie sale, Woman’s Club grant have helped to fund Mercabo

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In just a scant few weeks, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has achieved something that is virtually unheard of in Boca Grande:...

GICIA: ‘No donation too small’ for funding Mercabo project

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

As of Tuesday, Dec. 8 the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has received more $18 million in pledges toward their $22 million goal of purchasing the 30-acre Mercabo...

We’re about to cross that bridge! We’ve come to it!

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When you go to leave the island next Tuesday, Dec. 15, you’ll be getting a whole new perspective from a lot higher up. That’s because you’ll be driving on our brand-new...

Lighthouse lighting to take place this weekend

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse has been appropriately decorated and festooned for the season (thank you to the B shift from the Boca Grande Fire Department), and the official lighting will...

Pirates to invade Whidden’s on Saturday: It’s time for chili!

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Plan for a fun-filled day at Whidden’s Marina on Saturday, Dec. 12 to benefit the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum. A giant tent sale starts at 9 a.m., featuring local artists, antiques,...

Thanks to many for a great Chamber Christmas Walk

To the Editor: The Board of Directors of the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce want to extend many thanks to those who helped make our 2015 Boca Grande Christmas Walk a success. The...

Pro Tennis Expo to begin in February with Fiers vs. Moghina

Jen Fiers BY SUE ERWIN – The first match of the Pro Tennis Exhibition Series at the Boca Grande Club begins on Wednesday, Feb. 3, and each week until then a profile of the players will be...

Local girl Zoey Mills part of elite team of 10 who took regional softball by storm

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

The Englewood Bombers BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When Zoey Mills steps up to the pitcher’s mound, the opposing team sits up a little straighter. That’s because Mills, a right-handed 10-year-old at...

New Mote postdoctoral scientist to focus on Florida snook enhancement

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
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SUBMITTED BY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM – Mote Marine Laboratory is pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan Schloesser, a postdoctoral scientist who will be working with the Fisheries Ecology...