News
Looks like sea turtle nesting season is winding down
October 4, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN The most recent turtle nest update provided by the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association remains the same as the last two weeks, indicating that the end of nesting season is near. The sea…
Lighthouse climbs on the agenda
October 4, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Walk in the very steps of lightkeepers from the past! RSVP for a 20-minute climb tour to the top of the historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse on Monday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon as…
Profile: Tom Tirpak
October 4, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Tom Tirpak has been in the restaurant business since he was 16 years old. He grew up in Philadelphia, Pa. and attended high school in New Jersey. After he graduated, he earned an assoc…
Happy haunting and a different kind of turkey shoot
October 4, 2019
To the Editor:
Get your spookiest costumes ready and start practicing your B-ball, because two of the most time-honored traditions in Boca Grande are just around the corner.
On Saturday, Oct. 26 Lee…
Learn to sail this November
October 4, 2019
To the Editor: Come learn to sail or refresh your skills with Englewoood Sailing Association’s (ESA) Adult Sailing Class for those 18 and over. This popular fall class will be held November 4 thru 7…
Fishing ABCs, nature walks and kayaking free this month through CHEC
October 4, 2019
To the Editor:
Learn the “ABC’s of Fishing” with Capt. Doug Rhees at 10 a.m. on October 16 at Bayshore Live Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, Pt. Charlotte. Capt. Doug is a USCG 100-Ton Master Captain w…
Friends announces its ‘Happenings’ program guide is now available
September 27, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN Friends of Boca Grande Community Center recently released the 2019/2020 program guide promoting all of the events the organization will be hosting this upcoming season. Two symposiums…
Annual golf scramble event planned for Oct. 7
September 27, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The annual Boca Grande Scholarship Golf Scramble tournament will be taking place Monday, Oct. 7 at The Gasparilla Inn on its one-of-a-kind waterfront golf course. The Boca Grande Area…
Lemon Bay High School Golf Scramble set for October 5
September 27, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT The second annual Lemon Bay Athletics Golf Scramble is planned to take place on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will be held at Rotonda Golf and Country Club – The Hills course. There will…
Sea turtle nest numbers remain the same as last week
September 27, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN The most recent turtle nest update provided by the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association remains the same as last week, indicating that the end of nesting season is near. The season offic…