Florida Lighthouse Day will be celebrated at two island lights on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both lighthouses will be open to climb for ...

Ladies Day presents new artwork, and the time to turn in your money is now!
The 2017 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament is gearing up for another exciting year of tarpon fishing. The event will be held on Mother’s Day weekend, Satur...

It’s showtime! Join in the fun this weekend at the bike parade and fair
The “Magic of Movies” is coming to Boca Grande on Saturday, March 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a star-studded parade along the Bike Path. Hollywoo...

A bike path from Rotonda to Boca Grande coming soon to Placida Road
You may have noticed construction signs on Gasparilla Road just off island, and some landscaping taking place on Placida Road north of the Boca Grande...

Interested volunteers sought to fill GIBA advisory seat
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has an open advisory board position for seat 7 (a two-year term). Advisory board members are Authority appointe...

Driver charged with DUI after crash with injuries on Gasparilla Road last month
One of the drivers involved in an injury accident that occurred on Gasparilla Road last month has been charged with numerous DUI counts. The two-vehic...

Good Samaritans save the day when pontoon boat sinks in Pass
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Spring break has sprung as far as Boca Grande firefighters are concerned, as this past week’s roster of events included several bo...

Native Now Foundation offers cruise, indigenous education
To the Editor: This year the Native Now Foundation will be offering the public an opportunity to experience a cultural exchange with American Indians ...

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