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State pension could be converted to 401(k)
February 14, 2013 A proposal to change the retirement benefits of public employees such as teachers and firefighters is gaining momentum in the Florida House of Representatives. more »» 
Two-lane South Bridge opens Friday
February 14, 2013 Orion Marine Construction will open the new South Bridge on Gasparilla island to two-lane traffic Friday — a full week ahead of schedule. more »» 
Charlotte honors law enforcement heroes
February 14, 2013 Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced the 2012 officers and civilian employee of the year at a luncheon at Portofino’s Restaurant in Charlotte Harbor. more »» 
Gasparilla Island traffic races forward in 2013
February 13, 2013 During the busiest January since 2009, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority collected 82,490 tolls. more »» 
Toast to the Coast touts tarpon
February 13, 2013 The Toast to the Coast scored once again with conservationists and the fishing and wildlife crowd. More than 160 attendees shelled out $125 a ticket for the Wednesday, Feb. more »» 
Outlet Chef Caron makes mark in breakfast niche
February 13, 2013 Low-key Chef Mark Caron has been at the Outlet Restaurant for more than a decade and has brought the breakfast-and-lunch eatery into a favored spotlight among islanders, which is always a good sign... more »»
Coast flood insurance costs certain to stiffen
February 12, 2013 Property owners along the nation’s coastline surely know of the National Flood Insurance Program, a federal program that provides flood insurance protection in return for encouraging better... more »»
PICO United Florida rips foreclosure bill
February 12, 2013 To the Editor: Despite opposition from PICO United Florida, clergy, and a broad coalition of consumer rights groups, the Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee has advanced HB 87 by state Rep. more »» 
Gasparilla Island seawall rocked by TS Debby’s roll
February 12, 2013 Tropical Storm Debby was a nasty storm system than struck Gasparilla Island with 8 inches of rain June 27, 2012, but whose wind-driven waves appeared to do little damage onshore. Check that. more »» 
Poll: Floridians favor Medicaid expansion
February 11, 2013 The Florida Hospital Association's newest poll shows 74 percent of Hispanic, 69 percent of women and 62 percent of all Florida voters support extending Medicaid coverage through the Patient... more »» 
Snook hook for first Boca-Mote talk
February 11, 2013 Learn about fish and other marine species of Charlotte Harbor from researchers who study them during Mote Marine Laboratory’s Boca Grande Lecture Series.at the Community Center, 131 First St. more »»
IRS blames 'fiscal cliff' for tax return delays
February 11, 2013 Don't plan on spending your income tax refund too quickly this year: refunds are expected to be delayed for some taxpayers. more »» 
‘Five Women’ exhibit returns for 7th season
February 11, 2013 New and unusual two- and three-dimensional works of five select Boca Grande artists will be featured at the seventh annual “Art on Banyan, Five Women Exhibit” at the Boca Grande Art Alliance Cent. more »»
Fust, Johnson projects want Historic Preservation OKs
February 11, 2013 Officers will be elected to the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board and two projects considered at a 10 a.m. meeting Wednesday at the Boca Grande Community Center Womans Club Roo. more »» 
Pancake breakfasts hot off the griddle
February 8, 2013 The Boca Grande United Methodist Church 29th annual pancake breakfasts series began Thursday, Feb. 7. more »»
Lawsuit alleges Big Sugar 'sweetheart deal'
February 8, 2013 A lawsuit filed Thursday against Gov. Rick Scott and his Cabinet charges illegal farming leases were granted to sugar and vegetable plantations north of the Everglades. more »»
BGHC Caregiver Support Group meets Thursday
February 8, 2013 A Caregiver Support Group meets at the Boca Grande Health Clinic Annex at 4 p.m. Thursday. All are welcome to join meetings at the Boca Grande Health Clinic Annex, 280 Park Ave. more »»
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Plan meeting set
February 7, 2013 A Florida Department of Environmental Protection public meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. more »» 
Luxury Gasparilla Island market ignites bidding wars
February 7, 2013 How did 2012 measure up and what is ahead for 2013 in the Gasparilla Island-area housing market? Ask any real estate professional, economist, statistician or politician and no two answers will be... more »» 
GIBA denies Orion protest on $17.9M Swing Bridge deal
February 7, 2013 The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority remained committed to its $1. more »» |
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