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GIBA denies Orion protest on $17.9M Swing Bridge deal
February 7, 2013 The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority remained committed to its $1. more »» 
South Bridge light delays amount to mere minutes
February 6, 2013 Say goodbye to the unpopular South Bridge speed bumps. They’re gone for good. more »» 
Once-negative lives bloom with BG encouragement
February 6, 2013 In areas plagued by poverty, live shopkeepers, seamstresses and bakers are emerging success stories made possible by the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee and Food For The Poor. more »» 
New Fust hire ready to turn the page to future
February 6, 2013 Jon Bednerik is just no good at retirin. more »» 
Harry Chapin Food Drive finally gets break from Mother Nature
February 6, 2013 Mother Nature finally bestowed brilliance instead of petulance on the 11th annual Taste of Boca Grande at the Boca Bay Pass Club. more »»
Florida bill tightens state online-mail order tax collection
February 5, 2013 The Florida Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee today approved legislation to help collect sales taxes on taxable Internet and mail order sales. more »»
Lee crime falls to 12-year low
February 5, 2013 The Lee County Sheriff's Office today announced the 2012 crime rate was the lowest since the turn of the new millennium. more »» 
World's Richest Tarpon Tourney Fest set May 23-25
February 5, 2013 The two-day World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament and public festival returns May 23-24 to Boca Grande Pass. Up to four anglers per team will compete for thousands in cash and prizes. more »» 
Florida unveils new business logo
February 4, 2013 Gov. Rick Scott unveiled Florida’s first business brand Friday. more »»
Bustling housing market cuts backlog 41 percent
February 4, 2013 Florida home sales remain robust as the backlog of existing homes on the market is down 41 percent from November 2011, according to Florida Realtors. more »» 
Island emergency care concerns BGFD
February 4, 2013 A recent near-fire at Whidden’s Marina, a rising number of runs and the status of emergency care calls occupied the Boca Grande Fire Control District Board Jan. 16. BGFD Chief C.W. more »» 
GIBA bridge project reaches halfway point
February 1, 2013 It’s all downhill from here for the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority fixed bridge project. more »» 
Charlotte, Lee county unemployment: 8 percent
February 1, 2013 Jobless rates in Lee County and Charlotte County both hit 8 percent in December to close 2012 with a four-year best measurement. more »» 
‘Muffin Mania’ rises in Boca Grande
February 1, 2013 Muffins have been a part of Jean Nethery’s life ever since her mother woke her with tempting smells wafting up to her room as a child. more »» 
Gov. Scott wants $1.2B to protect natural resources
January 31, 2013 Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed $1.2 billion budget includes support for Everglades restoration, spring water quality improvements and buying conservation land. more »» 
Gasparilla Inn & Club job fair set for Feb. 7
January 30, 2013 The Gasparilla Inn & Club Employment Open House will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, Seasonal and year-round positions are available in a wide variety of position. more »»
Placida road widening study now under way
January 30, 2013 The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, is doing a Project Development and Environment Study for State Road 776 from County Road 775 Placida Road, which connects with the Gasparilla... more »» 
GIBA calls special meeting to address Orion protest
January 30, 2013 The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will conduct a special board meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in the Woman's Club Room at the Boca Grande Community Center. more »» 
Feb. 7 tops busiest Boca Grande month
January 30, 2013 In a month of seismic February activity — with at least 101 events and activities scheduled on Gasparilla Island — one day stands out as the busiest. Thursday, Feb. more »» 
St. Andrew's installation memorable
January 29, 2013 Dean Timothy Kimbrough knows the Rev. Michelle Robertshaw of the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church as well as anyone in the clergy having been her mentor. Kimbrough attended Robertshaw's Jan. more »» |
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