Word on the Island: Is the bridge replacement project on track?

Ginger Watkins, board member, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: "I think it's on track. We're becoming more transparent and asking a lot of good questions about the expenses."

Jim Cooper, executive director, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: "Oh, yeah. We're on track and constantly trying to make it more affordable."

Jerry Lusk, chairman, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: "Absolutely. We're making some very good decisions."

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Ginger Watkins, board member, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: “I think it's on track. We're becoming more transparent and asking a lot of good questions about the expenses.”

Bill Holmberg, Finance Committee chairman, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: “Based on what we've laid out there so far, it's on track.”

Jim Cooper, executive director, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: “Oh, yeah. We're on track and constantly trying to make it more affordable.”

Lee Major, board member, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: “I think I've made it clear I'm not in favor of financing this thing through taxes. People would be suspicious of giving the board taxing authority, and they should be.”

Jerry Lusk, chairman, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: “Absolutely. We're making some very good decisions.”

Lee Major, board member, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: "I think I've made it clear I'm not in favor of financing this thing through taxes. People would be suspicious of giving the board taxing authority, and they should be."

Bill Holmberg, Finance Committee chairman, Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority: "Based on what we've laid out there so far, it's on track."