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The Internet Edition- Vol. 1 Issue
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Boca
BANTER
Announcements/Briefs
| Letter
to the Editor:
In February of 2003, the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) and the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) formed a partnership with a very important common goal: to acquire the FPL property at the south end of the island and forever protect it from development. In June of 2005, that partnership has not changed. BIPS and the GICIA are continuing to work together to acquire the FPL property at the south end of the island which ultimately will increase the size of our State Park property by approximately 9.2 acres. At the present time, FP&L is not ready to sell the 9.2 acres to anyone and we have no idea when this property will be offered for sale. But we readily agree that our principle joint goal is to develop the most effective means of acquiring the property. We also agree that efforts to develop an appropriate partnership with the Florida State Parks and to find public funding will continue as a matter of priority, |
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but that private fundraising will not start in earnest until we have a better understanding of public possibilities and hopefully the purchase price sought by FP&L. It is important to us and the community of Boca Grande that our ability and willingness to work together is fostered and recognized and not presented in a way that suggests we are divided. Even under the best circumstances, acquiring the 9.2-acre property will require a massive effort by the entire Gasparilla Island Community. The commitment of BIPS and the GICIA and the shared goals of these two organizations remain intact and strong; united in their dedication to working together for the future of Gasparilla Island and its residents. Sincerely, Cappy Warner, President, GICIA; and, Pete Durno, President, BIPS
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Mike Moody, vice president and general manager of Clear Channel radio in Punta Gorda, has been added to the Symphonic Fireworks concert. Moody, who oversees the five Clear Channel stations in Charlotte County, will read the Declaration of Independence. Symphonic Fireworks!, will be held Sunday evening, June 26 at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. Under the direction of Janita Hauk, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will present |
an evening of patriotic music. Valerie Sneade will appear as guest vocalist. A reception, grab bag and silent auction will precede the concert. Intermission will include a live auction. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the concert at 8:00 p.m. Tickets to the Symphonic Fireworks! are $30. To purchase tickets by telephone, Visa and MasterCard accepted, or for additional information, |
call the symphony
office at 625-5996.
Tickets are also available at all Charlotte State Bank locations including in the Murdock Wal-Mart, Englewood Bank Gulf Cove and Rotunda/Cape Haze locations, Charlotte SUN office, 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor; Charlotte SUN kiosk at the Port Charlotte Town Center and Punta Gorda Herald office, 331 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda. |
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HAPPENINGS
Safety Slogan: Safety Saves! Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the following incidents for Week ending June 12, 2005. 1 Medical Assist Call
A First Aid Class will
be conducted August 15,
2005. Class starts at 8:00 AM. The class is free, but there is a
fee of $5.00 if a Certification Card is required. Call (964-2908)
to sign up.
The Boca Grande Fire Department has available, a
meeting room for up to 25 people. For availability and scheduling
please contact the Fire department at 964-2908 for your
organizations needs.
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Art Needed for Art in the Palms Fest in November The Palm Island Estates Association is calling for area artists to show their work at the "Art in the Palms Festival" on Saturday, November 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the tenth anniversary of the show, which promises to be bigger and better that ever.Contact: Robin Dalzell at 698-0756, 941-270- 6060 (cell) or Dalzell@ewol.com |
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