Sports & Outdoors
In memory of Jay … A little tourney, a little relaxation and remembrance
July 22, 2022
Sometimes it takes a special occasion – or a special person – to slow down the tarpon captains of Whidden’s Marina during the tail end of tarpon season. But this past weekend they had a good enoug…
The tarpon are here … where are all y’all anglers?
July 15, 2022
Between late April and July, Boca Grande Pass hosts anglers from all over the world. Not only is it the time that tarpon spawn, but silver kings congregate here, some from hundreds of miles away, …
Four times a winner!
July 1, 2022
Waylon makes history with the most buckles under his belt
Capt. Waylon Mills got together with the Boca Grande Fishing Guides’ Association and a few close friends and family to celebrate his fo…
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FISHING: The jumps that didn’t make the paper … until now
July 1, 2022
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‘Howl’ ends tarpon tournament season: Baby ghost takes first place, ‘Last Fish’ Lamar takes second place and last fish while Miss Aubrey takes first fish
June 24, 2022
Anyone who disputes the power of Boca Grande’s fishing families need only witness the events of the evening of Saturday, June 18. A very stormy, rough day that left many anglers (and tournament ad…
Who are these groups of cyclists around Cape Haze?
June 24, 2022
Submitted by Don Elford
If you live in the Cape Haze area, you have certainly observed many cyclists while you are out and about. There are many groups of riders and solo riders living or visit…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Last tournament of the season wrap-up – many thanks all around for another great GIMM fundraiser!
June 24, 2022
To the Editor:
Gasparilla island Maritime Museum hosted The Howl at The Moon tournament on last Saturday night. The evening storms veered to the east and the tarpon bite was on imme…
EDITORIAL: A first time fishing this writer will never forget
June 24, 2022
The intrepid staff of the Boca Beacon took off last Sunday afternoon for a few hours of team-building and camaraderie. We were not informed which boat would be taking us out, so we were highly imp…