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Online food drive in progress, but it ends soon
June 8, 2018
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
June 8, 2018
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
■ 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 Cla…
Ladies to howl in the Pass June 9
June 1, 2018
■ 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 fr…
Island voters, don’t forget to request a ballot!
June 1, 2018
■ 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. Th…
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
■ 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 t…
Lots of beach trash, several false crawls in this week’s turtle report
June 1, 2018
■ 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 Kem…
Mangrove fishing, then the Pass makes for a great day
June 1, 2018
■ 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 sunr…
Hurricane season starts June 1: Stock up on tax-free supplies
June 1, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins June 1 and will continue through June 7. You can stock up on supplies for the upcoming storm season and save money in the proce…
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ISLAND SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018!
June 1, 2018
2018 Island School graduates: Kaimook Pittayarangsan, Ian Egbert, Ava Teaney, Braylon Strother, Eirinn Shortuse, Willow Shantar, Page Presnell, Rory Shortuse, Mason McLaughlin