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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Tarpon season is well underway here in Boca Grande and we are having a great year so far! The island is buzzing with talks of tarpon, from tournament wins to big fish stories everyone is having a great time chasing the silver king! Boca Grande Pass is full of tarpon ranging […]
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The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on June 6. Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pink Pony Courtyard. Fishing is from 3 to 6 p.m. and awards are at 7 p.m., back at the Pink Pony Courtyard, 471 Park […]
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Did you know that Boca Grande is a community with many resident authors? Local authors who have recently completed and published books need the proper recognition, accolades and exposure to the community for their creativity and dedication to the craft. The Johann Fust Library Foundation is looking for local authors who have recently published new […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Featured News, News, Police & Fire.
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 134 calls for assistance in April and May 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, May 20. The department is now up to 438 calls for the year. Last year at this point the count was at 401; there were 354 […]
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One of the team’s eight tarpon released during the 2026 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce ‘World’s Richest’ Tarpon Tournament won it for Team Blaze last Thursday as several other boats kept the tourney close. Above, Capt. Waylon Mills lets Jake Poepl know the situation as he chases the tarpon with team mates Owen Mills […]
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This Saturday, May 23, Uncle Don’s Boca H2O Music Festival will be held on the water off the sandbar between Gasparilla Island and Placida. The concert is put together by Big Boy Toyz Expo. The schedule includes DJ Dank at 9 a.m., American Made at 11:30 a.m., Tayler Holder at 1 p.m. and Redferrin from […]
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LETTER SUBMITTED TO THEPARKING COMMITTEE It is with concern that we write to the Parking Committee regarding the April 16, 2026 letter and attachments submitted by Mr. Clelland Greene and to provide additional facts about our request. At a time when the Committee should be evaluating the unintended impacts of the current parking regulations on […]
Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Profiles.
Houston, we have Finnegan and ….. Among the Boca Grande regulars, and friends of so many, are John and Lisa Walsh, who call Houston their permanent residence. They are among the regulars who spend so much time here that they could legitimately call Boca Grande their home. “Every time we can get to Boca Grande, […]
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The Boca Grande Woman’s Club awarded 11 scholarships to Lemon Bay High School seniors. All 11 students have a strong connection to Boca Grande either by employment themselves or through a parent or grandparent. In addition, they all have a grade point average above a B and showed financial need. This scholarship is for up […]
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Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship recipients this year. Shown above with Wally Rutan and Austin Fogo are Tazana Botterfield and Monica Heeg. Photo by Tim Kern