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Daily closures of the South Gulf Cove lock will occur from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, Wednesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 19. During the closures, boat traffic will not be allowed through the lock. These closures are required to replace cylinders. A marine advisory will be sent out on Mondays. […]
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Beginning May 20, 2024 asphalt replacement and repairs have begun on the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail. Work will encompass the entire trail and the bike trail will be closed in sections. These sections will change as work is completed. Patrons are asked to avoid the work areas during repairs. All repairs should be completed by […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Featured News, Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
He’s a little tired of talking about himself, but Teejay Alderdice agreed to do it one more time for a Boca Beacon profile. He has just completed a long and intensive application process to become the new golf pro, golf general manager and chief operating officer for Coral Creek Club, in Placida, and had done […]
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The Florida Department of Environment Protection is hosting a meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Members of the public are invited to join in person at the North Florida Research & Education Center – Suwannee Valley, or online on The Florida Channel. If joining virtually, register for the […]
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The 2024 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded last night in Boca Grande. Overall, there were 133 tarpon caught on both days, 56 on the first day and 77 on the second. The winner, with 13 tarpon for first place, was Hey, Moma with a $39,000 prize. On the boat angling with Capt. Wayne Joiner were […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News.
Over 60 residents came to the Community Center of Boca Grande on Friday, May 17 to hear an update on proposed improvements to the center. The event (with video here) was part of the Renaissance Fund Campaign, a $15 million effort led by the Friends of Boca Grande to update the community center. The project […]
Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
“We are notorious for ‘running around self-righteously declaring our rights to this and to that. But if we were to reflect upon the millions ‘ran’ across bloodied battlefields so that we would have rights to declare, I think we’d do a whole lot less declaring, and a whole more appreciating. Craig D. Lounsbrough, author, licensed […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE As the wind has started to lay down a bit, lots of tarpon are being caught on the beaches, in the passes, everywhere. The ‘World Richest’ Tarpon Tournament was held this week in Boca Grande Pass, stay tuned to see who win. In the back country lots of redfish are being […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Featured News, Sports & Outdoors.
BY CAPT. VAN HUBBARD Tarpon were so abundant that big game sportfishing was created here. The giant fish splashing and jumping everywhere, driving fishermen crazy. Teasing spectators because we lacked the tackle to subdue them. On March 14 of 1885, William Woods landed a 93-pound tarpon in Tarpon Bay, the first recorded catch of big […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Editorial.
This week, the English comedian and actor Russell Brand held a podcast discussion on God with scientist Bret Weinstein. Most do not know Weinstein. Many do not know who Brand is; he is a British comedian, TV host and actor, who might be best known in America for his very brief marriage to singer Katy […]