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Study: Spanking does more harm than good
February 22, 2012 Florida parents who struggle with difficult behavior in their children may cause more harm than good by spanking, according to a new report from the Canadian Medical Association Journal. more »» 
$12M Boca home leads all new island listings
February 22, 2012 This week’s real estate action brought big-dollar homes into play, including a residential property listed for $12 million at 1110 11th St. in Boca Grande. more »» 
FMB mayor to run for county commission
February 21, 2012 Fort Myers Beach Mayor Larry Kiker officially announced his candidacy Monday for District 3 on the Lee County Board of County Commission among well-wishers at Pinchers Crab Shack in the Holiday In. more »» 
GIBA sets special meeting Feb. 28
February 21, 2012 The Gasparilla island Bridge authority has scheduled a special meeting for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the social hall of the Boca Grande United Methodist Church. more »»
Florida shoreline bill called 'land grab'
February 21, 2012 Pending Florida legislation could convert some 500,000 acres of publicly owned shoreline into private ownership. more »» 
Sensations duo face prostitution charges
February 17, 2012 A Punta Gorda woman and a Sarasota woman were arrested for prostitution Thursday at Sensations, 3860 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. more »» 
Word on the Island: What did you hope for from Gasparilla Inn & Club job fair?
February 17, 2012 Crystal Mendoza, Boca Grande, unemployed: “I just moved her from New York to escape the snow. I applied to maintenance.” Margo Kiehl, Englewood, unemployed: “It’s a beautiful island to work on. more »» 
Boca Grande Travel Inc. picks up B2B mantle
February 16, 2012 Boca Grande Travel Inc. will play host to the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Business to Business event in their offices at 5800 Gasparilla Rd. in the North Village Shopping Center at 5 p.m. more »»
Boca Grande can help stem critical blood shortage
February 15, 2012 The Big Red Bus is coming back to Boca Grande. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. more »» 
GIBA ready to prepare best mix of funding options
February 15, 2012 These are exciting and historical times for the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority and our island community. more »» 
Prime South Harbor property only new Boca listing
February 15, 2012 It was a slow week for new listings on Boca Grande. All transactions listed are based on information from the My-Florida Regional MLS for Feb. 3. more »» 
Island School fund-raising fills in for student absences
February 15, 2012 Revenues are looking up at Island School where backers have rushed to fill the budget gap created by a low student count. more »» 
Gasparilla Inn job open house attracts crowd
February 14, 2012 In the fourth quarter alone, 2011 Lee County unemployment dropped a full percentage point capping a remarkable year of job growth in Southwest Florida. Lee County gained an unprecedented 2. more »» 
Boca Chamber touts World's Richest Tarpon Tourney program
February 13, 2012 As executive director at the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, one of my goals is to strengthen and promote the financial growth and well-being of island businesses in order to sustain a healthy... more »»
Lee, Charlotte close remarkable year of job growth
February 10, 2012 In the fourth quarter alone Lee County unemployment dropped a full percentage point capping a remarkable year of job growth in Southwest Florida. Lee County gained an unprecedented 2. more »»
FWC aids commercial fishing
February 9, 2012 Florida’s commercial fishermen will have more fishing opportunities after changes were made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at Wednesday's meeting. more »» 
Gasparilla traffic counts continue to surge in 2012
February 9, 2012 More than 5,000 more vehicles arrived on Boca Grande in January compared with January 2010, which bodes well for enhanced toll payments. more »» 
$110M tarpon fishery requires saving investment
February 9, 2012 Boca Grande’s tarpon fisheries may be approaching a tipping point ecologically where the magnificent silver kings could be driven away permanently. more »» 
Word on the Island: How is business going so far in 2012?
February 8, 2012 Chef Myriam Glover, Coral Creek Club, executive chef: “We’re very, very busy.” John Feagan, Waterside Grill, manager: “So far it’s been a fantastic season taking off. more »» 
$4.75M Jose Gaspar Drive listing sets Boca pace
February 8, 2012 A $4.75 million home at Jose Gaspar Drive leads all new listings in property value this week but three other multimillion-dollar properties are newly available on Boca Grand. more »» Feb. 23: Clinic series February 24, 2012 Boca Grande Health Clinic Physicians Lecture Series, “Be Strong, Be Healthy and Be in Charge” lecture provided by Dr. Holly Thacker, director of the Center for Specialized Women’s Health, Cleveland Clinic3-4 p.m. more » MASTER CALENDAR |
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I'm Just BeachyFebruary 22, 2012 Now that Mardi Gras is over and Lenten promises are made, it's time for a delicious meat-free entree recipe. This particular dish is welcome breakfast, lunch or dinner and never fails to please. more » Latest Blogs |
