News
Turnin’ Tides, Tito this weekend
June 19, 2015
The last two fishing tournaments of the season will be held this weekend in local waters, and then we’ll be saying “buh-bye” for another year. The 2015 Turnin’ Tides Invitational All-Release Tarpo…
Donate in many ways to make a difference for so many with Native Now
June 19, 2015
This will be a big summer for the Native Now Foundation, and there are several ways you can help make this the most successful fundraising year ever. Do you have good, gently-used clothes to donat…
New FDEP plumbing rules may affect some island residents
June 19, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – The Gasparilla Island Water Association would like people to be aware that rules, whose formation began in 1992, have gone into effect that may affect some of their stakeholders on…
Florida Warbirds Squadron: Taking to the skies over Boca Grande
June 19, 2015
BY CAROLINE CLABAUGH – Having two very important veterans in my life, my father, retired LT Col. Edward “Shorty” Livingston and my husband, former Air Force, Airman First Class, Mark Clabaugh; I j…
Prestigious amateur golf contest held at Coral Creek Club this year
June 19, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – Just over the bridge, off Placida Road behind a tiny, unassuming sign, lies one of the most scenic golf courses in the area, The Coral Creek Club. The 18-hole, Tom Fazio designed …
GICIA performs ecological restoration on donated lots
June 19, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE GICIA – On June 13, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) successfully completed the ecological restoration of three single family lots owned by t…
Profile: Gary Cross (You know him as Gary from The Barnichol)
June 19, 2015
BY JACK SHORT – This is probably the first time one of our profiles has admitted so readily they were part of a cult. That news will no doubt come as a surprise to so many who know Gary Cross as a…
Ahlers and team takes top honors in 2015 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament
June 12, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Lucky Lady proved worthy of her name when Capt. Steve Ahlers and his team brought more tarpon to the boat than any other in the 2015 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, held…
Haag team takes first in Gasparilla Island Kids Classic
June 12, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – There were 120 excited kids in Boca Grande Pass on Saturday, June 6, all waiting to catch that winning silver king in the Grande Aire Gasparilla Island Kids Classic. Capt. Matt…
Congratulations to the TIS Class of 2015!
June 12, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Five graduates headed toward the stage last Friday, June 5 at the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium, while a full house of family and friends looked on. There were tears,…