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Guest Essay: Thrill of a majestic Silver King
BY KATHY FUTCH
Tarpon fishing became quite the sport in Boca Grande Pass, which is the deepest natural harbor in Florida…
Letters: Cape Haze peninsula needs an update to Charlotte County plan
To the Editor:
Your April 12 editorial (Why Placida Matters to Gasparilla Island) is very much on point. I wonder if wha…
The ‘remnant people’ head home, or stick around
There are many “very important” and “formerly very important” or “previously important” or “pretty important” people on Gas…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Attorney, author and Southern storyteller
Jo Hackl, building grit
Jo and Bob Hackl love Boca Grande and app…
May 18: Youth fishing tournament on Gasparilla Island
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun a…
Briefly: Advisory volunteer needed by Beaches and Shores
The Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee is seeking a volunteer to fill the unexpired term of the District 3 representativ…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Haiti deserves a break
Ben and Louise Scott are not preachers; they are business people. Ben was a very successful owner of multiple franchises wi…
SW Florida Fishing: Time for tarpon is here!
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
It’s tarpon time! After what seemed like weeks of heavy spring winds, the area is now loaded with…
SW Florida Fishing: Grouper, snappers & more …
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com.
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EcoWatch: Make Earth Day more than just for one day
“There will be more plastic in the oceans than there are fish by 2050.”
Universal comment
Earth Day will be celebrat…