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Lights out for nesting season, learn your types of turtles

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association would like to remind everyone that sea turtle nesting season officially began on May 1, and it’s more important than ever to remember to cover up holes and knock down sand castles when visiting the beach, and dispose of any trash properly. So far, 39 […]

Obituary: Lauren Knowles

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

Recently I lost my hero. Lauren Knowles was the strongest person I have ever known. In 2014 we were told that she had stage 3 HER2 positive breast cancer. I didn’t know what to do or say, I just hugged her and asked her to be strong. She defiantly did that. I watched her bravery […]

Profile: Richard Gordon

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

■ BY SUE ERWIN Chef Richard Gordon has been cooking up delectable dishes at Fusion for the past two years, and that’s a result of decades of experience dating back to when he was a teenager. “My first job was as a dishwasher when I was 15,” he said. “And since then, I’ve done just about […]

Support the inclusion of habitat in fisheries management

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

■ SUBMITTED BY BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST Whether you fish for bonefish, tarpon, permit or any other species, it is important to understand the vital role of habitat in our fisheries. The current marine fisheries management model uses regulations such as size limits and seasonal closures to manage harvest. That’s not enough. The amount of […]

The Kids Classic is coming soon … with ‘park & ride’

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament that will be held on Saturday, June 1 this year is filling up fast, and Camp Margaritaville is in the final stages of planning. The tournament weekend begins on  Friday, May 31, when everyone is invited to come to the Boca Grande Community Center and […]

Saturday’s ‘Howl’ time changed, tourney now a Belt Buckle qualifier

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ STAFF REPORT The 15th annual “Howl at the Moon” Invitational Tarpon Tournament, sponsored by Gasparilla Outfitters, will still be held this Saturday, May 18, but the time has now changed to 7 to 10 p.m. That is one hour earlier than the originally scheduled start time. There’s another new development regarding this tournament: It […]

Little Spook – Big Winner

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ BY SUE ERWIN This year’s Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament was an extra-special one, with 41 boats releasing 33 tarpon and $22,960 in prize money given to three winning teams. The artwork to commemorate Ladies Day was very special as well. Created by artist Brendan Coudal, the rendering portrays […]

Wes and Wyatt to play at Scarpa’s on Wednesday night

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

■ STAFF REPORT If you haven’t tried Scarpa’s Coastal yet, Wednesday night might be the time. Not only will you have some great food, you’ll get some quality entertainment as well. Wesley and Wyatt Locke, two locals with a lot of talent, will be playing from 7 to 9 p.m. that night. Come check them […]