Perhaps one of the most useful trends unleashed by the Bicentennial in 1976 was a nationwide interest in family history. And what it took was often some family member, the family historian, who not…
In 1958, gray skies and rain marred the Fourth of July in Boca Grande. But it was still perhaps the biggest Fourth of July ever for the island, as that Fourth marked the opening of the Gasparilla Is…
Releasing an album, after publishing a book of poetry, is hardly the next step for most logistics and medical supply entrepreneurs. But David Parker Allen decided to give a new blues and country alb…
New at Lighthouse United Methodist
Following the departure of the Rev. Daphne Johnson from Lighthouse United Methodist Church, the congregation will welcome the Rev. Beth Demme from Tallahassee n…
Fishing captain & father
Above, Eddie Potter with his twins, Hugh and Ranona, who attend Lemon Bay. Photo submitted
To win in the first tarpon tournament you ever enter or fish is somethin…
On the winning team Blaze
This year, for the first time since Jake Poepl has been on the team, Blaze, captained by Waylon Mills, won the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament.
Poepl will be back t…
Houston, we have Finnegan and …..
Among the Boca Grande regulars, and friends of so many, are John and Lisa Walsh, who call Houston their permanent residence. They are among the regulars who sp…
Charlotte water quality expert
Charlotte County has made a major commitment to water quality in the hiring of Brandon Moody, who carries the simple title of the county’s water quality manager. Tw…
A cavalcade of bonefish destinations
Just in time for tarpon season, Lakeland mystery writer and retired executive Frank Foster has a nonfiction travelogue narrative of his favorite bonefishing d…
A new day for the Boca Grande Preschool
Above, the Nicholas family are from left, Peter Jr., Ginny, the late Pete Nicholas, Katie and J.K. Photo submitted
For 45 years, the Nicholas family has…
