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Profile: Alex Shouppe
June 9, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Alex Shouppe has been fishing in Boca Grande with his grandfather, Byron Shouppe, Sr., and his dad, Byron Jr., since he was strong enough to hold a fishing pole. And years of practice…
Red Gill tourney raises funds for Whidden’s Marina
June 2, 2017
■ BY SUE ERWIN Twenty teams participated in the Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament held on Sunday, May 28. This was the second year the event was held and 18 fish were released. First place win…
Are you ready to Red Gill? Tourney to commence May 28
May 26, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament may be new to you, but this is actually the second year this event will be held. Fishing takes place on Sunday, May 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. in…
WORLD’S RICHEST UPDATE: Fishing on Friday only
May 26, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Officials coordinating the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament determined Wednesday evening that tournament fishing will be held on Friday, May 26 only, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. That…
Community rallies to support Bylaska family
May 26, 2017
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE More than $10,000 has been raised by the generous people of Boca Grande and beyond to help to support Capt. Jackie Bylaska and his wife, Sandy, after Jackie suffered a stroke on E…
United Methodist Women give to 25 organizations after amazing Strawberry Festival success
April 21, 2017
■ STAFF REPORT The United Methodist Women of Boca Grande announced this week the distribution of $79,700 to 25 charitable organizations. The monies were raised during the 19th annual Strawberry Festi…
More than $35,000 raised for SHS: Thank you, Boca Grande!
April 21, 2017
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Woman’s Club’s 2017 Dog Show Chairs would like to thank our entire Dog Show and Yappy Hour Party volunteers for their wonderful job in making this year’s events such an…
4-Digit Telephone Book arrives for Boca Grande
April 7, 2017
Strap yourself in, take your nitroglycerin pills if you got ‘em, and inhale slowly … the 4-digit books are here!
If you are an island resident, you are entitled to one free phone book. Addition…
Resident reports theft of fishing poles from car port
April 7, 2017
On Thursday, March 30 Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of the theft of three fishing rods from the victim’s residence. According to reports, the victim told sheriff’s deputi…
Guys and Dolls!
March 10, 2017
A fine cast of performers from the Royal Palm Players will leave their audiences with tapping toes and smiles on their faces as they take to the stage to perform “Guys and Dolls” this week, March 8 -…