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Boca Grande Classic support applauded

May 16, 2012 To the Editor: I can’t thank you all enough for all of your support with the Raymond James Boca Grande Classic and taking time out of your busy schedules to join us for this special event May 2-5. more »»

Holmberg, Strong lauded for GIBA cost containment

May 11, 2012 To the Editor: Bill Holmberg, community volunteer and Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Finance Advisory Committee chairman, is to be heartily thanked by all of us for the yeoman job of correlating... more »»

Pro-property tax position urged

May 9, 2012 To the Editor, GIBA and its Board are bringing us three new bridges, which will be safe, functional and esthetically pleasing for a projected 75 years. more »»

Confusing referendum should be scrapped

May 2, 2012 To the Editor: These are some observations and recommendation from Wednesday April 25, 2012, meeting. The major portion of the bridge revenue comes from “day trippers. more »»

Cayo Costa trip down to filling a waiting list

May 2, 2012 To the Editor: The Gasparilla Gazette has done such a great job putting out the news about Cayo Costa Heritage Day May 5 that we have sold out our seats generously donated by the Tropic Star,... more »»

Ex-GIBA commissioner wants to stay in touch

April 26, 2012 To the Editor: I have completed my relocation from Boca Bay to the Hacienda. It will probably be two months before I am completely settled but I am already enjoying it. more »»

BIPS partner schedules new Cayo Costa event

April 19, 2012 To the Editor: The May 5 Cayo Costa Heritage Day is the first signature event for the newly organized Friends of Cayo Costa State Park group, a division of Barrier Island Parks Society. more »»

Snowbirds asked to give food before departure

April 18, 2012 Snowbirds departing for their northern homes are encouraged to leave their unopened, nonperishable food items at the Boca Grande post office for the 20th annual Letter Carrier Food Drive Saturday,... more »»

Hank Wright Tourney a ‘resounding’ success'

April 17, 2012 To the Editor: This past week was the 20th Annual Hank Wright Golf Tournament and Auction at Lemon Bay Golf Club and the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. more »»

Colonel urges full disclosure regarding military car repairs

April 12, 2012 To the Editor: The American Military Society urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) on behalf of its membership, which includes active, reserve, National... more »»

Strawberry Fest raises more than $50,000

April 12, 2012 Dear Strawberry Festival Friends: Thank you so much for your generous support of the 2012 Strawberry Festival! We appreciated your advertising the event in the Gasparilla Gazette and in your shops... more »»

Woman’s Club Fair gratitude conveyed

April 6, 2012 To the Editor, As chairs of the “Grande Olde Flag” Fair Committee, we would like to send out a big thank you to all those who helped make the 2012 Woman’s Club Fair a big hit and great time for a. more »»

Spring is great time to enjoy Real Florida

April 6, 2012 To the Editor: My calendar has informed me of the official beginning of this refreshing season, although I’ve felt it outside for a few weeks now. more »»

Team Hudson’s pushes Relay for Life envelope

April 6, 2012 To the Editor: We at Team Hudson’s are grateful to all of you who helped make this year another successful one for Relay for Life. more »»

Child Care Center pleased it could Celebrate the Silver

March 28, 2012 The Boca Grande Child Care Dinner and Auction was another resounding success this year. more »»

Gas price controls failed in past crisis instances

March 21, 2012 To thee editor: Do we really refuse to learn from the past? Economics 101: When we artificially constrain prices we create a shortag. more »»

Chamber offers Ladies Day keepsake posters

March 20, 2012 To the editor: 2012 Ladies Day Posters are now available in the Chamber office. These $20 posters are limited edition, signed and numbered by the artist. more »»

Hog-hungry alligator tickles Texas ranchers

March 14, 2012 The 12-foot alligator with a wild hog in his mouth is a big hit with Texas ranchers! You don't think that alligator would prey on a newborn calf, do you? Thanks so much to the Gasparilla Gazette for... more »»

‘Extraordinary generosity’ buoys Taste fund totals

March 8, 2012 The amount of the check for this year’s Taste of Boca Grande is $31,500. An extraordinary thing had happened in Boca during the drive. more »»

Boca Grande blood drive organizer thanks donors

March 8, 2012 To the editor: Please thank everyone who gave blood on Feb. 28. Also, thanks to the Gasparilla Gazette for the good coverage re: the blood driv. more »»

 
 

 

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