Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Community History, Events, News.
Whidden’s Marina celebrated its 100th Anniverary with what the marina is built on: Family – Annabelle Coleman with the next generation Lane James Frost, Food – Dusty McGonigal with the fried mullet, Friends – Bill Caldwell, Capt. Bill Miller and Gordon McBride, Music by Michael Haymans with the Hibisicus Band and a little rain. More […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Police & Fire.
Three people and a dog rescued Above, the scorched area of the boat that caught fire. Englewood Area Fire Control District photos Last Thursday, Oct. 15 around 10:40 a.m., the Marine Emergency Response Team, (MERT), was dispatched to a boat fire about four miles offshore of the north end of Boca Grande. The response included […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, News.
While the big issue for Florida is Amendment 3, which is an expansion of the Homestead Exemption for residences, there are other voter referendums on the ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Amendment 1 would increase the state funds that are retained in the “budget stabilization fund” from 10 percent to 25 percent of general revenue […]
Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Profiles, Sports & Outdoors.
From first catch to captain Will Waterhouse knew he wanted to fish for a living when he was only eight years old living in Westchester County, New York. “My family started coming here in like the early 2000s, and we started fishing with Sandy downstairs,” Waterhouse said. “And so I think the first time I […]
Written by VAN HUBBARD on . Posted in Columns, Community History, Sports & Outdoors.
Saturday evening was wet, but the Whidden’s 100 anniversary fish fry was great. It was wonderful to see locals of all ages gathered to celebrate Whidden’s Marina’s century celebration. The Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association and Matt Coleman provided fresh mullet. Our community prepared desserts and Ronica made sure we enjoyed great hush puppies. Willie’s […]
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FIVE YEARS AGO Three eighth graders, The Island School alumni, were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at L.A. Ainger Middle School. TEN YEARS AGO A 19-foot-long baby sperm whale washed up in the shallows off Little Gasparilla Island. Mote’s Dolphin & Whale Hospital and Mote’s Stranding Investigations Program stepped in to help. FIFTEEN […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Editorial.
Above, 5th Street beach access this week. Photo by Anna A few asides and notes as folks come back from northern climes to the sunny shores of Florida. Compromise Happens: The Boca Grande Parking Committee came together last week for the relaxation of Gilchrist parking restrictions for Lighthouse United Methodist Church. This is a vote […]
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a groundbreaking for the Sheriff’s Cottage replacement on Wheeler Road. The groundbreaking event was held Thursday, Oct. 22. Representatives from across the community, the Boca Grande Disaster Fund and Tri-Town Construction came to celebrate. Shown from left: Lt. Mike Sawicki, Larry Hannah, Marc Devisse and Deputy Nicholas Garber. More […]
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The back country fishing this last week has been lights out with lots of really nice sized snook, redfish and trout chasing bait on the flats! Along with the snook, redfish and trout, huge schools of jacks are around making for lots of action especially in artificial lures! Lots of blacktip, […]
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There were at least two calls Monday to Charlotte County’s Emergency Communications Center for a wellness check for an unhoused woman living in a green tent near the road by the Coral Creek Jetport/Boca Grande Jetport. One call was Monday night at 7:02 p.m.; a second call was Tuesday morning at 7:34 a.m. “We have […]