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BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Without our history, it’s difficult to remember where we came from. These words of wisdom have been repeated quite often as of late, but they take on a new meaning when pertaining to the island. Gasparilla Island has changed so much, it’s difficult to picture what it used to be like. A […]
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To the Editor: This is our second season on the Island. We knew there was something incredibly special about this place but these last few months have shown us the true charm of Boca Grande. We are absolutely overwhelmed by the incredible dedication of the entire Boca Grande community during this uncertain time. It is […]
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To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a plan to allocate $3 million of federal funds from the CARES Act to support local food security organizations and to continue phasing in operations previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. • The $3 million allocated to food security organizations […]
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STAFF REPORT – It’s not often you see Capt. Sandy Melvin without a buff around his neck or on his face. The soft tube of material we call a “buff” style neck gaiter not only can protect your face from the sun when you’re out fishing, it can also protect people during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Nina Rodale Houghton, a former Boca Grande resident who made a tremendous impact on our island, passed away on March 15, 2020. Nina was born on November 13, 1937, and raised in Allentown, Pa. She was the daughter of Anna Andrews and Jerome Irving Rodale, a publisher (Rodale Press), editor, author, playwright, […]
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BY LAUREN HANA, MD – The U.S. has had an exponential increase in daily new cases of COVID-19 over the last week, with the last three days averaging 10,000 new cases in the U.S. daily. As of March 25, the U.S. has the most active cases in the world. The U.S. total cases now trail Italy’s […]
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STAFF REPORT This week’s topic at “Coffee with Captains,” to be held this Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m., is “Tackle & Equipment.” The talk will cover multiple styles of tackle used for the Boca Grande fishery, from live bait to fly fishing, rods to reels, and leaders to lures. It will be held at […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON The 2020 Ecosummit presented by the members of the Boca Grande Economics Group detailed all of the US economy’s greatest challenges, current concerns, and future technological advances to affect our international relations. Members Jim Runde, Jeff Swift, Marty McFadden and Mike Giobbe each gave insight to tomorrow’s economy, alongside moderator and Board […]
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STAFF REPORT This Week’s Topic at Coffee with Captains is titled “Fish behavior and how to approach specific species.” Whether you are targeting redfish, snook or tarpon, it’s important to understand the species you’re after, so you can have the most productive time on the water. It will be held on Saturday, March 7, in […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – On Tuesday, Feb. 18, guests of Dr. Locascio’s interactive presentation got to learn about updated research methods of snook tracking and sampling for knowledge about the red tide effects of the past few years. His presentation, entitled “Tracking spawning snook recovery from red tide: Incorporating a drone as a survey tool,” […]