FWC votes 4-3 to pursue jig ban Friday, 14 June 2013 14:00 BY MARCY SHORTUSE - In a decision that will change the face of tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 4-3 to pass a proposal to create new definitions for the term “snagging,” and decided to proceed with a draft ruling that would prohibit the use of bottom-weighted jigs as well. Read the Full Story

Beacon buys Gasparilla Gazette Friday, 14 June 2013 13:59 The Boca Beacon, Boca Grande’s locally-owned newspaper for 33 years, has purchased the Gasparilla Gazette. The purchase agreement with Breeze Newspapers of Cape Coral was made final this week. Read the Full Story

Be free, manatee: Two native 'tees released back to their home on Thursday Friday, 14 June 2013 13:53 Representatives from Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo made a very special trip to the island on Thursday, June 13, with some very unique cargo. Read the Full Story

Boca Grande still a 'best little beach town' Friday, 14 June 2013 13:50 Once again, Boca Grande finds itself on a list of top 10 places, this time as one of America’s best little beach towns as listed by CNN. Read the Full Story

Island sea turtle patrol experiencing funding snag, but still hitting the beaches Friday, 14 June 2013 13:45 BY MARCY SHORTUSE - The Gasparilla Island Turtle Patrol has had a bit of bad luck lately, between Tropical Storm Andrea and a new development that has stopped their funding cold for the moment.
According to Grace Harvey, the permit holder for Gasparilla Island, the Coastal Wildlife Club has taken away the money they need to operate ... and all because of a matter of security. Read the Full Story

Local surfers goin’ to Cali Friday, 14 June 2013 13:44 BY LIZA STROUT - When Mila Wyman and the rest of the Florida Atlantic University’s Surf Team finished one point off first place in the 2013 National Scholastic Surfing Association’s East Coast Regional Championship in April, they knew that they were going to be heading to California for the national competition. Read the Full Story

Profile: Lynne Warberg Friday, 14 June 2013 10:31 BY MARCY SHORTUSE - Lynne Warberg has played many roles in her lifetime. She’s been the relish girl, the Playboy bunny, the receptionist, the photographer, the author and the mom. Her long and winding path to Boca Grande is more than just interesting ... it’s a testament to just what a woman can do all on her own. And just what she did was become a very well-known photographer, and she will be helping out shooting pictures from the Boca Beacon from time to time as well. Read the Full Story

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We have some better fish to fry this weekend

17 February 2012 Marcy Shortuse

The Hudson’s Relay for Life Team will hold a fish fry in Hudson’s Park, next to the store on Park Avenue, on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring your donations to cancer studies and an appetite!

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Are you ready for some spaghetti?

17 February 2012 Marcy Shortuse

On Sunday, Feb. 19, an island favorite will return with all-you-can-eat spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert.
The victuals will be offered from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids.
All proceeds go to the Student Scholarship Fund.
Dinner is served at the Louise duPont Crowninshield House, located at 131 Banyan St.

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Want a bridge named after you? How about a whole causeway?

17 February 2012 Marcy Shortuse

STAFF REPORT - If you’re looking for a way to memorialize your family name, or a particular loved one, you might consider naming rights to one of the Boca Grande Causeway bridges.
Or, perhaps, the whole causeway.
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board members are seeking interested parties who might seriously be interested in donating money to the bridge replacement cause in exchange for naming rights.
Contact Executive Director Jim Cooper at 697-2271 for more information.

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Women’s health pioneer to speak at BGHC lecture

17 February 2012 Last Updated on 17 February 2012 Marcy Shortuse

BY LIZA STROUT - Ladies of Boca Grande, be sure to make time for the next Boca Grande Health Clinic lecture, to be held on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium.

Dr. Holly Thacker will be giving a lecture on the topic of women’s health, titled “Be Strong, Be Healthy, and Be in Charge.”

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SOA luncheon, fashion show at Inn a raving success

17 February 2012 Last Updated on 17 February 2012 Marcy Shortuse

BY LIZA STROUT - The members of the Sarasota Orchestra Association held a luncheon, fashion show, and concert at the Gasparilla Inn & Club on Friday, Feb. 10. The event was a fundraiser to support the orchestra in the coming year.