First tarpon of the season Gasparilla Island native Gail Coleman Davis earned the accolade of the first tarpon of this year’s tournament season at last weekend’s Ladies Day. Gail was raised on island and is now married to Doug Davis. Doug’s sister is Robin Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects. She has been fishing […]
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BY SUSAN HANAFEE – A walk on the beach didn’t have the same meaning that it used to for some island residents and visitors this past season, as developers and homeowners took steps to keep the public away from their waterfront properties. The addition of “private beach” signs, plus cameras and the posting of a […]
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For more photos of the 2021 #17 Classic, go to bocabeacon.smugmug.com BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The #17 Classic, held on May 13 and 14, yielded 14 releases for the full field of boats that fished Boca Grande Pass in search of a win. By the end of day one there were five releases, with the […]
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STAFF REPORT – Presented by Eagle Grille & Miller’s Dockside | Boca Grande Marina, the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2021 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament on Thursday & Friday, June 10-11 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. “The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 38th Annual World’s […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – This weekend, May 22 and 23, you might notice a lot more activity down in the water along the Boca Grande Causeway. That’s because the Party Cove Yacht Club will be holding one of their events featuring fun, music, community, and getting together for a good cause. Terry Hargis, the coordinator […]
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STAFF REPORT – Dog Island, a spit of land just off the Boca Grande Causeway, continued to burn as of press time on Thursday, May 20 after a fire started there on the preceding Monday. According to officials the call came in at approximately 11 a.m. on May 17. Charlotte County Fire responded, as did […]
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SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC – Last week the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance that says “fully vaccinated” Americans do not need to follow precautions at all (not masks nor distancing) except for as required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business […]
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On Friday, May 9, 2021 John Kaiser passed away in Washington, D.C. He was born November 1, 1926. John was the cherished father of Nancy Dufrane (Richard), Linda Brant (Michael), John Kaiser (Karen), Patricia Vincent (Norman), June Kaiser, Kurt Kaiser (Nora), William Kaiser (Susan and Timothy Kaiser. John was grandfather to 17 grandchildren and 21 […]
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STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Woman’s Club has announced that Boca Bargains will stay open until Thursday, June 17, by appointment only. A maximum of six shoppers will be allowed in the store at 45-minute intervals. To view “Featured Items for Sale,” go to their website, bocagrandewomansclub.org/bocabargains/. Customers and sales volunteers must wear face […]
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BY T MICHELE WALKER – For those who want to see the world, there are many professions to choose from. Travel is one of the advantages of a career in the military, flight attendant, cruise ship worker, or foreign service officer. You can add to that list, tennis pro. For John Janes, tennis pro at […]