Author: Marcy Shortuse

Many thanks for the support

To the Editor: I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their cards, love, and support. Thank you especially for the amazing orchids, they were Bob’s favorite. I don’t think he truly...

Recreational red snapper season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters

To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 20, closing July 21. This year and next year are unique compared to...

Online food drive in progress, but it ends soon

To the Editor: Hi everyone, The Harry Chapin Food Bank has been selected as a local beneficiary of the global CenturyLink Campaign to Fight Hunger, a virtual food drive which runs now through June 15....

Senator issued photo contest challenge

To the Editor: Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto invites you to particiate in a Southwest Florida photo contest. There are beautiful places and unforgettable moments that take place around our area...

Kids Classic up next this weekend

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE For eight years now, kids have eagerly looked forward to having their day in the spotlight in Boca Grande Pass. Each one gets on the boat the day of the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic...

Ladies to howl in the Pass June 9

■ STAFF REPORT The 10th Annual Ladies Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. in Boca Grande Pass. The captain’s meeting wil be held on Friday, June 8 from...

Island voters, don’t forget to request a ballot!

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The countdown is on for the August primary election, and this is a reminder for Lee County voters who are heading up north for the summer – remember to request your absentee ballot. The...

Big game fish: The sharks that swim in our waters, the people who love them and the people who fish them (Part two of a series in three parts)

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This is the second in a three-part series about the sharks that swim in our waters, especially during tarpon season. This part will be from a shark angler’s perspective, and the...

Lots of beach trash, several false crawls in this week’s turtle report

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN As of press time, The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reported 49 Caretta caretta (Loggerhead) turtle nests on the island. There were 59 reported false crawls. An extremely rare Kemp’s...

Mangrove fishing, then the Pass makes for a great day

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY CAPT. CHRIS ONEILL It’s tarpon time in the world’s best silver king fishing hole. Boca Grande Pass is ground zero for summertime anglers from around the globe. The sight of thousands of sunrise...