Written by Boca Beacon on . Posted in Obituaries.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Knapp, 78, born in 1946. He died peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with his wife, Marcia, by his side in Nashville, Tennessee. Rob was the President and founder of Supernova Consulting LLC., President of the Knapp Family Foundation, and Chairman of the […]
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Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com.
Written by Boca Grande Health Clinic on . Posted in Columns, Health & Wellness.
Editor’s Note: Earlier this season, the Boca Grande Health Clinic and Foundation hosted a Grande Rounds lecture on resiliency, featuring Yale-trained and board-certified psychiatry specialist Alexander P. Miano, M.D. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re pleased to offer a recap of Dr. Miano’s insightful discussion for those […]
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The Boca Grande Fire Dept. celebrated with their children spending time at the station. Shown with Chief Blosser are Ff. Colison with Zander, Colton Rossow and Ff. Moore with Carter.
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The Englewood Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2024 spent the morning on the island for their Tourism Day. They spent time driving around on golf carts, learning helpful information about Sea Turtles and getting some history on Gasparilla Island and the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Photo by Matt
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News.
In news from the most recent meeting of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, members approved allowing Lee County to install a license tag reader on the bridge, as well as noting a 19 percent increase in traffic in the first half of the fiscal year. Currently, GIBA keeps the tag information of drivers crossing the […]
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Lighthouse United Methodist Church has given a local school $3,100 from their Pancake Breakfast. The money will support the in-house food bank at Myakka River Elementary School. This school is only 6 miles from the Boca Grande bridge and currently has 32 homeless families. They are the most needy of all the schools we represent, […]
Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Events, Sports & Outdoors.
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at Boca Grande Fishing Pier for the annual youth fishing tournament. This free tournament is open to all youths ages 13 and under on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bait will be provided by Boca Grande Marina; no […]
Written by Michelle Starr on . Posted in Sports & Outdoors.
Particularly during the spring and early summer, the Gasparilla Sound is one of the most beautiful and special bodies of water in Florida. I’m very fortunate to be able to paddle this body of water nearly every day. There are many native Floridians and families who have been exploring and fishing the Sound for much […]
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BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY The 2024 sea turtle nesting season for Gasparilla Island officially kicked off on May 1, and runs through October 31. Trained Turtle Patrol volunteers with the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association will be out during early morning hours throughout the nesting season, surveying the beach for sea turtle nests, marking […]