Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.
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 Guest Columnist on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.
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 Boca Beacon on . Posted in Community, Letters to the Editor.
To the Editor: Thank you for weekly coverage which reminded Islanders to donate their non-perishable food to Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. The donations in the blue barrels were taken to the food pantry weekly. Donations are accepted on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 700 E. Dearborn Street, Englewood. It is […]
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 […]
Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
Some individuals lead a life of quiet service to others, spreading joy and providing assistance to those in need whenever possible. Such a person was Pamela Morris Hannah, who passed away Wednesday, May 22, following a lengthy battle with acute leukemia. Pam, who along with her husband, Larry, was a longtime Boca Grande resident, was […]
Written by Sheila Evans on . Posted in Profiles.
If a church wanted to show the ideal family to represent what they want its family-centered ministry to look like, they could not have done a better job than the Lighthouse United Methodist Church has done. The new head of that ministry is Ana Maria Eyrich. She is married to the head of the church’s […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.
Results from Saturday There were 17 participants in the May 18, 2024 youth tournament, held at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier, and sponsored by Lee County Parks & Recreation. Every child who entered caught at least one fish and they each also each received a raffle prize. Raffle prizes included bait buckets with key chains, […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Department held a ceremony last week on Wednesday, May 15 to promote Patrick O’Connor, Jason Hutchinson and Dustin Rossow to lieutenants. Family members, friends and members of the department filled out the building’s conference room as Chief C.W. Blosser presented the three new badges and helmets. A family member or fellow […]