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Hey, Moma! wins Kids Classic

Above, Capt. Wayne Joiner and the kids team on the Hey, Moma! released two hungry tarpon to win the 2026 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament last Saturday afternoon. Photos here. Photo by Matt Though it was a slower day for tarpon actio…

Board denies Catholic Church plans

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board unanimously voted down a proposal by the Diocese of Venice to tear down the old Boca Grande Preschool building and construct a new chapel and office building in its place at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on…

Belmont win for local favorite

It was a perfect finish at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6, as local favorite Golden Tempo won the third of horse racing’s Triple Crown in a rain-soaked race. He is jointly owned by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable, and trained by Cherie DeVaux…

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Ladies Howl at the Moon to close out season

BY BETSY F. JOINER GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM The Ladies Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament, hosted by the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum, will be held Saturday, June 20 from 7 to 10 p…

Red Gill Invitational set for Saturday at Whidden’s

This Saturday, June 13 is the 2026 Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament. The tournament, hosted by William Woodroffe, raises money for the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum, helping to preserv…

Reviewing the sales tax revenue for Boca Grande

Figuring the effect of parking and storms Despite reports of a strong spring season for some retailers and The Gasparilla Inn & Club, state sales tax data for Boca Grande paints a more mixed…

Earthquake shakes Florida, only a pipe breaks

On Monday, June 8, an earthquake off Cuba shook most of Florida for about a minute. There were no building damages reported, though the Gasparilla Island Water Association reported a pipe break that…

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Charlotte discusses impact of Homestead referendum

Boca Grande also updated During the June 9, 2026 Charlotte County Regular and Land Use meeting, one agenda item of…

Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Through week ending: 6/10/26 Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa- 209 Loggerhead, 5 Gr…

Briefly: New Quiet Title suit filed for property

A lawsuit seeking quiet title to a Boca Grande property at 341 Gilchrist Ave. has been filed in Lee County Circuit Cou…

Placida Coast Guard Auxiliary #99 offers campaign on sober boating

As boating activity increases nationwide over the Fourth of July holiday, USCG Auxiliary, Southeast District, Flotilla…

Florida Magazine Association awards

Gasparilla Island Magazine, Tarpon Times & More and the Visitor’s Guide earned 16 awards, including four first-pla…

Beacon wins at Florida Press Association

The Boca Beacon earned 13 awards, including five first-place honors, at the annual Florida Press Association Better We…

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