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Mercabo Cove groundbreaking on March 1; details explained by GICIA

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
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SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – Excitement is building around the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association’s (GICIA) Mercabo Cove restoration project, which is on schedule to break...

Preconstruction and other activities planned at Mercabo Preserve

December 27, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA Excitement is building around the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association’s Mercabo Cove Restoration Project, which is set for groundbreaking on March 1st....

Court case progresses in GICIA v. Damfi

July 26, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE There are new developments in the “GICIA v. Damfi” suit. On July 5 the GICIA filed a “Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint” with Lee County courts on the grounds that the County...

GICIA asks for courtesy, safety on the Bike Path

To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association continues to encourage everyone to be safe and courteous when using the Bike Path. With another wave of visitors coming...

GICIA addresses common red tide questions

To the Editor: As you know, the GICIA Alert List originated during Hurricane Charley and was reinstated during Hurricane Irma. Although the intention was to only use this list for Hurricane-related...

The Gasparilla Island Act: Part I The Act takes shape

August 18, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
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■ BY SUSAN HANAFEE Editor’s Note: This is the first in a random series of stories about the forces that have shaped and continue to impact development and construction in Boca Grande and on Gasparilla...

Rep. Rodrigues speaks to Boca Grande residents

January 20, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Florida House Representative Ray Rodrigues spoke to Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association board members as well as a group of residents on Tuesday, January 17...

Captains for Clean Water fighting nutrient runoff from Lake O

To the Editor: Our Thanksgiving arrival brought a change I had feared since my first visit to the Everglades some 30+ years ago: The high-nutrient waters being released at Lake Okeechobee from the agricultural...

Mercabo purchase a done deal, now on to Phase II

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY BAYNE STEVENSON – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has successfully purchased the Mercabo 30-acre tract at the entrance to the Boca Grande Causeway. The outpouring...

GICIA announces match challenge and wildlife art auction

January 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) is extremely pleased and encouraged by the outpouring of support toward the purchase of the Mercabo...

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