Tag: Gasparilla Island

Causeway approved, toll system upgrade nearing completion

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The new right-of-way discussed and voted on by the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board in April of this year is moving forward, and it was discussed at the organization’s...

Center span of 7th Street temporary bridge removed until May 15

■ STAFF REPORT The center span of Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc.’s temporary bridge located on 7th Street just north of The Gasparilla Inn golf course bridge was removed last week. This...

Community tree lighting scheduled for December 8

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Join family and friends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 for the annual lighting of the Boca Grande Community Christmas Tree. Sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, the event will be...

Two notable island ladies to sign their books at Smart Studio

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Boca Grande authors Karen Snyder and Susan Hanafee will autograph copies of their latest books at the Smart Studio on Saturday, Nov. 30, starting at 5 p.m. Snyder is the author of a...

A 21-day reading challenge: Read aloud for 15 minutes

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Research has shown that reading aloud is the single most important thing you can do to help a child prepare for reading and learning. Candace Kendle, co-founder of ReadAloud.org,...

This time they’re really meeting: Iguana board set to convene on December 2

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Municipal Services Benefit Unit “iguana panel” will meet on Monday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Woman’s Club Room, 131 1st St. W. The...

Farmer’s market will return to the island Dec. 20

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Farm & Fish Market will return to the island on Friday, Dec. 20 with some new vendors and a new environmentally friendly way of doing business. This season,...

‘Silver and Gold’ to be featured at this year’s Garden Club Christmas luncheon

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Boca Grande Garden Club will host their annual Christmas luncheon featuring their traditional beautifully decorated tables on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at noon at The Gasparilla Inn & Club. The...

Profile: Anna Boney

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Anna Boney is the new Director of Children’s Ministry at Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church, and it appears to be an ideal match. She has years of background experience...

Obituary: Helen Fricke Mathieson

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Helen Fricke Mathieson died peacefully at home on November 13, 2019. She was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa. on December 7, 1929 to John Fricke and Henrietta Walter Fricke, and attended the Shipley...