Sports & Outdoors
Portion of Boca Grande fishing pier closed, deemed unsafe
February 5, 2016
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
December 11, 2015
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
April 24, 2015
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
March 30, 2015
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?
March 20, 2015
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 Chamber o…
Looking for a boat trip? Captiva Cruises has what you’re looking for
March 13, 2015
Captiva Cruises and our fine Florida State Park Rangers from the Gasparilla Island Administrative Office will present “Legends of Cayo Costa Cruise Program,” and a sunset picnic supper on Saturday…