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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 »» 
Boca Grande RR stop in Placida cleaned up
February 22, 2012 The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office picked up 1,260 pounds of trash during a joint venture cleanup Feb. 16 of the old railroad trestle in Placida. The railroad spur ended in Boca Grande. more »»
Still disturbed by GIBA bid maneuvers
February 22, 2012 To the editor: I applaud Gasparilla Gazette Editor Terry O’Connor’s attempt to provide a semblance of clarity to the ongoing GIBA mismanagement controversy, comments of which are still so... more »» 
Sunday's Boca Grande Fun Run could draw 300
February 22, 2012 After 247 runners competed last year on a gorgeous Gasparilla Island race day during the 10th annual 5K Fun Run, it’s possible more than 300 could show up this Sunday for the 11th annual 5K Boca... 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 »» 
Woman's Club Island Fair coming
February 21, 2012 The Boca Grande Woman's Club Fair opens with a Bike Parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday March 17 with the theme is "Grande Olde Flag. more »»
Study: Island School short-changed on funding
February 21, 2012 Florida’s charter schools, such as the Island School on Boca Grande, receive an estimated 70 cents for every $1 of revenue per full-time student compared with traditional public schools, according t... 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 »» 
Useppa Island: Boca sister delights visitors
February 20, 2012 Barron Collier will forever be the linchpin that seals sister-island status between Useppa and Gasparilla. more »» 
Historic selections dominate new Fust offerings
February 20, 2012 Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. And there’s a lot of history packed into this month’s new offerings at the Johan Fust Community Library. more »» 
Art on Banyan exhibit opens Thursday
February 20, 2012 The 5 Women — Leslie Joiner, Esther Jensen, Barbara Elliott, Cecilia Jonsson-Bisset and Susan Shaffer — will open their sixth annual Art On Banyan exhibit with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. more »» 
Photo of the Week: Hog-hunting Florida style
February 20, 2012 This photo was submitted by a Boca Grande Camera Club member from a short taken River Road near North Port. The estimated 12-foot alligator is carrying a wild hog in his mouth. more »»
Lee DUI stop stops two alleged drunken drivers
February 20, 2012 A sobriety checkpoint conducted in Lee County Friday at Laurel Lane and Garden Street, N., Fort Myers, made two DUI arrests out of 138 cars stopped. more »» 
Drunken outburst allegedly leads to child abuses, assault
February 17, 2012 Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Port Charlotte man on two counts of aggravated child abuse, one count child abuse and domestic battery after an incident at his home Thursday. 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 »» 
Photo of the Week
February 17, 2012 Len Tatko of the Boca Grande Camera Club shot this pelican reflecting the water under wings and belly at the phosphate docks when the fish weren’t biting. 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 »»
Placida Road gains extra police scrutiny
February 17, 2012 The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office will pay special attention to traffic enforcement at these locations from Feb. more »» 
Photo of the Week
February 16, 2012 Len Tatko of the Boca Grande Camera Club shot this pelican reflecting the water under wings and belly at the phosphate docks when the fish weren’t biting. 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 |
