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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Boca Grande – for many, it’s a way of life, not a location
By Emerson Wickwire
Emerson Wickwire and his wife Barbara have been Boca Grande residents for more than 25 years. These are his thoughts about what it has been like to watch the changes that have...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Some of the most legendary captains in Boca Grande Pass
This story was written by Bob Edic, an island historian and archaeologist whose work played a major role in our history. Some of the people interviewed in this work have passed, but the information...
World’s Richest 2022 honors Capts. Tater Spinks, Cappy Joiner
By Wesley Locke
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament honored two more iconic figures in Boca Grande’s fishing history during the Grande Tradition ceremony at...
EDITORIAL: The degradation of Sarasota Bay
Determining the annual pollutant loading flowing into Sarasota Bay is estimated by pollutant loading models. These “estimates” of pollutant loading are based upon uncalibrated and unverified models...
Accidents happen: One experienced boater explains why diligence is necessary at all times when out on the water
By Tim Spain
Having spent years on the water, local chef Tim Spain has a tale that bears telling, to let our readers know that even with years of experience, one bad move on the water can end badly.
On...
A message in a bottle leads to a great day on the water for two young fishermen
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
When you go fishing, you just never know what you might catch.
On a recent April tarpon trip in Boca Grande Pass, fishing was tough. That’s typical for the early season,...
Historical Society elects six new board members at annual meeting
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
At their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 19, the Boca Grande Historical Society announced six new board members – Rick Gans, George Hamrick, Johns...
New fire boat provides state-of-the-art technology to save more lives
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Boca Grande Fire Department recently took delivery of their new fire boat. The new boat replaces the old boat that had been in service for over 11...
Royal Palm Players ‘Encore! Encore!’ celebrates 32 years
BY NANCY WHITE
Recently the Royal Palm Players presented an evening celebrating 32 years of staged comedies, dramas, musicals and readings, entertaining the Boca Grande community and concluding...