Sports & Outdoors
Kids’ fishing tournament
May 19, 2022
The weather was beautiful but the bite was not prolific at the May 14, 2022 Youth Fishing Tournament. In all, three young anglers proved to have hot hands in the tournament, bringing in all the fish…
Weather cancels Ladies Day; first time in 31 years
May 13, 2022
The Manasota Mermaids didn’t even get their fins wet in the 2022 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, as the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce had to make a tough call and cancel the event on account of bad…
Accidents happen: One experienced boater explains why diligence is necessary at all times when out on the water
May 13, 2022
By Tim Spain
Having spent years on the water, local chef Tim Spain has a tale that bears telling, to let our readers know that even with years of experience, one bad move on the water can end bad…
Ladies and kids fishing details
May 6, 2022
Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon will sponsor another youth fishing tournament on Saturday, May 14 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier, located on the north end of the island behind…
Game, set, match for Mark and Jinx
May 6, 2022
Jinx Howe and Mark Horan have decided to hop the net for the last time on the clay courts of The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club after 37 years. They are retiring as the tennis professionals there and pl…
Kids’ fishing tourney slated for May 14
April 29, 2022
Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Boca Beacon will sponsor another youth fishing tournament on Saturday, May 14 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier, located on the north end of the island behind…
Time to talk tarpon!
April 22, 2022
The mighty Silver Kings have been invited and are already frolicking in the Pass!
The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum is excited to be hosting the Howl at The Moon tournaments this season…