Work has already begin on the Gasparilla Island Light, a.k.a. Rear Range Light, on Gulf Boulevard. According to Sharon McKenzie, the executive directo...
Lightkeeper’s Open Golf Tourney scheduled for October 17
The Barrier Island Parks Society will host The Lightkeeper’s Open, a Gasparilla Island Lighthouse charity golf outing, on Monday, Oct. 17 at The Gaspa...
Cayo Costa visitor dies while swimming
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to an emergency call concerning a man who was found unresponsive in the water while swimming off the ...
GIBA gives notice: Traffic patterns to change this week on bridge
The final paving on the north side of the new bridge of the Boca Grande Causeway will be happening Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week. There wi...
Island could see emergency services changes
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – In a meeting held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 Charlotte County Emergency Management Services made it clear they are interested in ...
It’s the north vs. the south Who will you root for on Monday?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Two of Boca Grande’s finest will be down on the football field this Monday at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale,...
Delays back up new bridge opening
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...
GICIA: ‘No donation too small’ for funding Mercabo project
As of Tuesday, Dec. 8 the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association has received more $18 million in pledges toward their $22 million...
We’re about to cross that bridge! We’ve come to it!
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When you go to leave the island next Tuesday, Dec. 15, you’ll be getting a whole new perspective from a lot higher up. That’...