News
A tale of two soldiers … Walter Tatko and John Bourgoin
May 22, 2015
BY JACK SHORT
To anyone who happened upon a scene in the kitchen of the Palmetto Inn recently, two men pouring over maps with their wives and siblings, sandwiches and soup cooking on the other si…
Get ready to ‘howl’ on May 30
May 22, 2015
Capt. Sandy Melvin of Special Effects/Gasparilla Outfitters has announced the date for the traditional “Howl at the Moon” Open Invitational Tarpon Tournament to be on Saturday, May 30, from 8 to 11…
Your pet could be a calendar star
May 22, 2015
To the Editor:
Suncoast Humane Society is excited to announce that its 2016 Pet Calendar Photo Contest has officially begun. Your pet’s photos could be featured on the front cover of this exclusi…
Dead turtle found on beach, cause of death possibly man
May 15, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Sea turtle season has just begun and while nest numbers are still low, island patrollers have already found one turtle dead on local beaches. According to Maureen McConnell…
Spook takes Ladies Day, Jill Marie and Casuarina place
May 15, 2015
Fighting a jumper aboard Triple Trouble in the Ladies Day 25th anniversary tarpon tournament. Triple Trouble was captained by Ned Van Dervee, with team leader Ashley Coleman. In all, 38 boats partic…
Chatham, Melvin take prizes at Redbone
May 15, 2015
Boca Grande’s own Capt. Dave Chatham fished the Raymond James Boca Grande Classic this week, held at the Gasparilla Inn on May 12 and 13, and was declared Grand Champion for his slam with the mo…
Be hangtag ready for hurricane season 2015
May 15, 2015
The Boca Grande Fire Department issued new hurricane hangtags in 2012 to officials, residents, property owners, and business owners for their essential personnel. In order to make re-entry easie…
RPP to offer five scholarships to Englewood theater camp
May 15, 2015
Once again, RPP is pleased to announce that several scholarships are available for children, ages 8 to 12, who love performing on stage. Last year, Wesley Locke, a well-loved island star, won a…
Harbor Drive bridge repairs to begin next week
May 15, 2015
BY JACK SHORT
A routine inspection revealed that the small bridge on Harbor Drive suffered from a bowing seawall that will be repaired next week.
Representatives of Lee County said the repairs…
GICIA receives grant for more extensive policing of Bike Path
May 15, 2015
In its ongoing efforts to maintain a safe bike path for all users, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) has coordinated with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department…