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Outta Line was outta reach for the competition

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Almost as soon as lines hit the water in the 2016 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic, the tarpon were biting, the kids were hooting and hollering and 31 releases were recorded. It was a success to say the least, with the Boca Grande Fire Department team on Outta Line, including Evan Cheske, […]

Veterans visit the island for therapeutic retreat

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

■ BY SUE ERWIN Not even a tropical storm could stop a group of veterans from tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass this week. Visiting the island from all over the country, a group of six men built new friendships while sharing experiences on the island together. Pine Island Charter Boat Captain Mark Lee is […]

Profile: Robb Topp

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News, Profiles.

■ BY SUE ERWIN      If you are looking to get in better shape or perhaps improve your golf game, you will want to meet this week’s profile candidate, Robert Topp. Robb, 26, is a certified personal trainer at Banyan Tree Pilates and Yoga on the island, owned by Chris and Heather McGill. He […]

Many thanks from Kids Classic coordinators: With 31 releases, they rocked the Pass!

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News.

To the Editor: The Board of Directors of Boca Grande Charities, Inc. would like to thank everyone for making the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament such a great success. An event like this would not be possible without the generous financial donations of our partners and the commitment of time and energy from the […]

Road delays now mean construction on bridge to wrap up soon

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ STAFF REPORT The final paving on the north side of the new bridge of the Boca Grande Causeway will be wrapping up today, June 3, and drivers can expect one-lane traffic and, at various times, stopped traffic. The longest delays are expected to be around 8:30 am on Friday, when all on-island traffic will be […]

Gasparilla Island Kids Classic time is here!

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ STAFF REPORT      The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic roster is filling up fast, with 30 boats signed up so far to fish the world’s great kids’ fishing tournament. There is still time to get your team in, if you have a captain and a boat lined up. The tournament will be held on […]

First interactive art show to be held during GIKC

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ STAFF REPORT      Excitement is brewing as kids and captains alike prepare for the 2016 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament this Saturday, June 4, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in Boca Grande Pass. New this year, the Kids Classic makes a very special addition to the festivities for families who want to […]

Turtle season off to slow, but steady start

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY SUE ERWIN      A group of dedicated volunteers inspect Gasparilla Island beaches before sunrise each morning to track the nesting activities of loggerhead and green sea turtles. But the cooler stretch of weather this season seems to have affected usual patterns. Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patroller Melissa Csank said turtle season […]