Tag: Gasparilla Island

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...

Legacy?

To the Editor: As a community, how do we want to be remembered? As a community that worked together to solve a contentious issue, or one in which people on both sides relied on high-priced...

Parking will always be a problem in Boca

To the Editor: Parking will always be a problem in Boca. People keep coming here to live, and then there are daytrippers. More cars and more cars.Not everyone who lives here has a garage or...

GIWA announces plans to improve water facilities

To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Water Association has been busy this year planning for future improvements to both your water and wastewater treatment facilities. The first project will...

Tickets for the Tennis Ball going fast

Tickets for Suncoast Humane Society’s 8th Annual Tennis Ball have been selling quickly. Supporters are encouraged to get their tickets soon in order to secure their seat at the annual gala. The...

Dabek Davis and Griffin to play in Boca Grande pro expo series

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Tiffany Dabek Davis BY JEN FIERS – The 2016 Pro Tennis Exhibition Series will be held next spring each Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Boca Grande Club from February 3 to March 16. The series,...

A message from the GICIA: Full day fishing trip donated to fundraising campaign

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased to announce that we have reached $19 million in pledges toward the...

Delays back up new bridge opening

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUE ERWIN – The new swing bridge is still going through functionality testing as of press time, so residents and visitors shouldn’t expect it to be traveling on it until at least next...

Christmas schedules for island churches and more

December 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

A beautiful Boca girl on Santa’s lap at the traditional Crowninshield Community House Christmas Eve celebration The Christmas season is upon us, and the island will be celebrating in many...