2017 Gulf recreational red snapper state season opens weekends beginning May 6
■ STAFF REPORT The 78-day 2017 recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico state waters opens Saturdays and Sundays in May starting May 6. On May 27, the season will open daily through July 9…
World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament to be held on May 19 & May 20
On Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20, Boca Grande Pass will see a field of at least 24 boats in the 2016 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, which means a little more than $95,000 in prize money …
FWC announces Boca Grande Pass gear restrictions, boundary shift
Recent changes to the buoys marking the Boca Grande Channel will affect tarpon anglers and others fishing in Boca Grande Pass during the months of April, May, and June. Because of natural shifts i…
Wright, Krusen teams take first at TIS Golf Shootout
BY VICKY WINTERER – The Island School, a tuition-free charter school for grades K-5, held its 3rd Annual $1,000,000 Golf Shootout last week on a benign winter day at The Gasparilla Inn & Club’s…
Portion of Boca Grande fishing pier closed, deemed unsafe
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The Boca Grande Fishing Pier at the north end of the island is partially closed, due to Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources staff saying there is some potential for st…
Pro Tennis Expo to begin in February with Fiers vs. Moghina
Jen Fiers BY SUE ERWIN – The first match of the Pro Tennis Exhibition Series at the Boca Grande Club begins on Wednesday, Fe…
FWC approves Gulf snapper season, encourages boaters to take a class this week
SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a 70-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf state wa…
It’s time again for Whidden’s Back Bay: Get your team together
Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum wraps up the Boca Grande winter season April 11 and 12 with the Whidden’s Back Bay Tournament.
The weekend kicks off at Whidden’s Marina on Saturday, April 11,…
Are you ready to catch’em up?
BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND LEW HASTINGS – It’s springtime in Boca Grande and that means tarpon season is rapidly approaching. Two traditional events have been planned by the Boca Grande Area Chamb…