Tag: Gasparilla Island

Charlotte County reminds everyone of tangible tax deadline

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser reminds business and rental property owners that the deadline for filing 2018 tangible personal property tax returns is April 1, 2019. A...

Get those (grand) kids outside for Spring Break

To the Editor: Get the children outdoors to learn about the natural world around them! Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. (CHEC) will be conducting Spring Break Camp 2019 at Cedar Point...

Scarpa’s Coastal coming soon! Old Theatre Building to come back to life

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Boca Grande is abuzz with talk of the new restaurant that will tentatively be opening around May 1 in the Old Theatre Building, where PJ’s Seagrille used to be located. “We are...

Bach concert to be held tomorrow at Lighthouse Methodist Church

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Are you a fan of classical music? If so, you won’t want to miss concert artist Dr. Wojciech Wojtasiewicz performing at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Lighthouse Methodist...

Spaghetti dinner this Sunday

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Grab your vino, it should be keen-o: Spaghetti Dog is back this Sunday, Feb. 17. Join Nat and other volunteers as they dish up the spaghetti, sides and dessert at the Crowninshield...

Chamber mixer on Thursday

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Join the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce for their February Chamber mixer, co-hosted by BCB Homes, Inc. and Miller’s Dockside, on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30...

Mercabo eco-restoration continues, tours offered to the public

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY GICIA The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is pleased to announce that the State permits for the Mercabo Cove Project have been issued. This...

The light has been relit!

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

Last Saturday evening, February 9, 2019, the Barrier Island Parks Society had a celebration to officially relight the historic Boca Grande Rear Entrance Range Light, now officially designated the...

Appreciation for a new look for Whidden’s, remembering Isabelle

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ On Tuesday, Feb. 12 the members of the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum gathered together to honor those who have contributed to the ongoing dock restoration at Whidden’s Marina, and those who...

First Boca Grande Film Festival a smashing success

February 15, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The inaugural Boca Grande Film Festival exceeded the expectations of organizers – ensuring that the 2020 event will be an even greater affair. “We felt it was a wonderful success,”...