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Mosque mess: Let's fight symbolism with capitalism

August 26, 2010 By Ron Hart

Ron Hart: Mosque mess: Let's fight symbolism with capitalism By RON HART A syndicated op-ed humorist, author and TV/radio commentator One of the Islamists' goals is to impose... more »

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Capt. Waylon Mills seems to win every fishing tournament

By TerryO - Jun 4 2010 3:30PM

Couldn't be a nicer guy eithe. more »

Easter traffic showed Gasparilla Island still a draw

By TerryO - Apr 9 2010 5:46PM

Judging by the steady stream of cars coming to the island this weekend, I'm not worried about Boca Grande's traffic being too littl. more »

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Third Bar Stool Open to help women

September 3, 2010

Girls Night Out and Peace River Distributing are partnering with nine Punta Gorda locations for the third annual “Bar Stool Open” Oct. 2 benefiting services provided by Dollars for Mammograms. more »

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Collecting shells, sharks teeth and memories

August 31, 2010 We are so fortunate to live so close to such beautiful beaches here in Southwest Florida where there is so much to do at the beach on any given day. » Full Story

Boca Question of the Week

August 31, 2010 When do most residents return to the island?

• October in time for Fall Festival.

• November in time to vote.

• December in time for the holidays. » Full Story

Hen fights impress males in mallard world

August 26, 2010 The female mallard can be distinguished by her light brown color.

Her body as well as her head is brown with purple coloring in her wings and a distinctive dark eye stripe. » Full Story

How should the new GIBA bridges be funded?

August 23, 2010 Dick Ryan, Boca Grande, GIBA candidate: “The tolls will probably get too high. Many feel they are too high now. I think there has to be a mix of taxation. » Full Story

Sea nettle jellyfish offer poisonous poetry

August 17, 2010 Florida waters are home to many species of jellyfish. The jellyfish population has been affected by pollution, rising water temperatures, drought and water salinity. » Full Story

Should the state take over the GIBA bridges?

August 16, 2010 Marguerite “Cookie” Potter, Boca Grande, GIBA candidate: “I'm avidly against giving it all to the state. Absolutely not. » Full Story

Should there be a maximum bridge toll?

August 10, 2010 Ginger Watkins, professional organizer, Boca Grande: “Until there is a plan with community support, including a designated use of all new toll revenue, I do not support increases of any toll or tax. » Full Story

Does the Gasparilla Island bridge stop traffic too much?

August 2, 2010 Amber Mills, South Gulf Cove, server: “It slows me down a lot of times for work. » Full Story

The ever-so-clever gray squirrel entertains, annoys

July 28, 2010 Gray squirrels are persistent and clever members of the rodent family. But unlike their rat brethren, squirrels are cute.

Their most common color is gray with a white belly. » Full Story

Do you believe Gasparilla Island and its neighbors will escape BP oil pollution?

July 19, 2010 Word on the Island.

Kelli Sillaway, Longwood, teacher: “From what I've seen of the Gulf Stream, maybe it will miss us, but anything can happe. » Full Story

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