Tag: GICIA

The Gasparilla Island Act: Part I The Act takes shape

August 18, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

GICIA asks everyone to consider the importance of Mercabo purchase

■ BY MISTY NICHOLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GICIA The GICIA has set its sights on Mercabo (the 30-acre parcel at the entrance to the Boca Grande Causeway). With the threat of development...

Forum to discuss FPL land purchase set for November

October 16, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

By Marcy Shortuse A community hearing date has been set to discuss a matter very vital to the Boca Grande community: The purchase of the FPL land at the southern tip of the island, possibly...

Rumors regarding village parking refuted by GICIA

September 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

There’s one thing you can always count on in Boca Grande – rumors. As the days of summer begin to wane this year, talk has turned to parking within the historic district, particularly along...

GICIA announces new information kiosk to grace town park

August 21, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has announced plans for a new kiosk to be erected downtown, which will hopefully be complete by October 1.