■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament that will be held on Saturday, June 1 this year is filling up fast, and Camp ...
Saturday’s ‘Howl’ time changed, tourney now a Belt Buckle qualifier
■ STAFF REPORT The 15th annual “Howl at the Moon” Invitational Tarpon Tournament, sponsored by Gasparilla Outfitters, will still be held this Saturday...
Little Spook – Big Winner
■ BY SUE ERWIN This year’s Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament was an extra-special one, with 41 boats releasing 33 tarp...
Your island magazine up for several FMA awards in 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The staff of Gasparilla Magazine (which is also the staff of the Boca Beacon) are up for five Charlie Awards for their publication, a c...
ISLAND SHERIFF, FIRE AND EMS NEWS
Anglers asked to please stow their gear, secure their vessels in light of large number of marine thefts in our area ■ STAFF REPORT Because of recent t...
Wes and Wyatt to play at Scarpa’s on Wednesday night
■ STAFF REPORT If you haven’t tried Scarpa’s Coastal yet, Wednesday night might be the time. Not only will you have some great food, you’ll get some q...
Boca Grande Fire Department to hold pet CPR class
■ STAFF REPORT Pet owners take heed – a very valuable opportunity is being given to you by the Boca Grande Fire Department. On Saturday, May 25 from 1...
Leadership Englewood Luau to benefit many local charities
■ STAFF REPORT The Leadership Englewood Class of 2019 invites everyone to attend their Luau on May 18 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Dignam property located...
Profile: Parker O’Bannon
■ BY SUE ERWIN Persistent and adventurous is a perfect description for Capt. Parker O’Bannon. He is a sixth-generation Floridian born in Fort Myers an...
Visit the waters of Lemon Bay via a guided kayak trip with trained naturalists this month
To the Editor: Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) will be conducting free kayak excursions leaving from Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300...