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Mote to celebrate World Oceans Day in Boca Grande
■ BY SUE ERWIN A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon. Aquatic scientists from Mote Marine Laboratory invite ever…
Outta Line was outta reach for the competition
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Almost as soon as lines hit the water in the 2016 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic, the tarpon were biti…
Veterans visit the island for therapeutic retreat
■ BY SUE ERWIN Not even a tropical storm could stop a group of veterans from tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass this week….
Boat trailer stolen, Fugates fugitive on the loose
■ STAFF REPORT Two reports of thefts came across the desk at the Le…
Many thanks from Kids Classic coordinators: With 31 releases, they rocked the Pass!
To the Editor: The Board of Directors of Boca Grande Charities, Inc. would like to thank everyone for making the Gasparill…
Road delays now mean construction on bridge to wrap up soon
■ STAFF REPORT The final paving on the north side of the new bridge of the Boca Grande Causeway will be wrapping up today,…
Gasparilla Island Kids Classic time is here!
■ STAFF REPORT The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic roster is filling up fast, with 30 boats signed up so far to fish t…
First interactive art show to be held during GIKC
■ STAFF REPORT Excitement is brewing as kids and captains alike prepare for the 2016 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic T…
Turtle season off to slow, but steady start
■ BY SUE ERWIN
A group of dedicated volunteers inspect Gasparilla Island beaches before sunrise each morning to track…