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Let the season begin: Tarpon tourney schedules now set

May 8, 2025
By Staff Report

Boca Grande has a full season of Tarpon Tournaments, offering different traditions and prizes. 

Tarpon season begins Saturday, May 10 with the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament. Find more information each week in Ballyhoo.

May 10: Ladies Day 

Hosted by Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce. 

  • Captains Party May 9 at 4th Street and the Bayou (private event)
  • Awards Party May 10 at Scarpa’s.

May 14 & 15: World’s Richest 

Hosted by Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce. 

  • Captains Party May 13 at Miller’s Dockside; awards Thursday May 14.
  • World’s Richest Art Festival May 15 and 16. 

May 25: Red Gill 

Hosted by William Woodroffe. 

May 31: Howl at the Moon

Hosted by the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum. 

June 7: Gasparilla Island Kids Classic 

Hosted by Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce of Commerce.

June 21: Ladies Howl

Hosted by the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum

  • Chamber (941) 964-0568
  • Whidden’s Marina (941) 964-2878
  • William Woodroffe (813) 310-1609