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■ BY SUE ERWIN South Beach Bar and Grille Executive Chef Mimi Carvalho caught and released her first tarpon at the 2019 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament, and she said the experience was absolutely exhilarating. “I was so excited, it was so thrilling,” she said. “Tarpon are such beautiful, strong fish. I have so much more respect […]
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Beloved father, brother, mentor and friend to so many, Jon Paul Zorian peacefully passed away on May 23, 2019 at the age of 75. He leaves behind his son, Justin Zorian; his sister, Noelle Zorian Malcom; his nephew, Tom Heineman; his niece, Nancy Reinhardt (Shane); several great-nieces; nephews; cousins; Debbie Zorian; Sandra Zorian; and an […]
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To the Editor: The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background to very low concentrations in Southwest Florida and at background concentrations in Northwest Florida over the past week. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in and offshore of Manatee […]
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To the Editor: It’s that time of year: Mote Marine Laboratory scientists have started observing manatee mating herds (multiple males trying to mate with a female) around Sarasota’s beaches and inshore waters. The public should always give the manatees plenty of space to ensure safety of both the animals and onlookers. Often, as the female […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE There’s been a flurry of activity down at the beach accesses this past week, including a handful of men in bright green safety jackets and strange podiums with signs that read “vibration monitor” on them. The time of beach renourishment is nigh, and dredging is scheduled to begin. According to Jim […]
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■ SUBMITTED BY GIBA At the last meeting of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Engineering Committee which was held on Monday, May 20, a small squeak in the works led the conversation. Apparently a small squeak was detected on the south east corner end lift. The manufacturing company was required to make a site visit […]
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■ STAFF REPORT Silvia McCoy, a trauma nurse who runs Rescue Garage of North Port, will be teaching pet CPR and first aid this Saturday, May 25, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Boca Grande Fire Department. McCoy said because Gasparilla Island residents have a little longer to travel in the event of a pet emergency, […]
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The father and the son took honors at the “Howl at the Moon” Invitational Tarpon Tournament on Saturday, May 18 in Boca Grande Pass. Capt. Lamar Joiner Jr. and his “Searene’ team of anglers that included Richy Edwards, Angel Serralles, Brandon Dignam and Ty Serralles took first place with four tarpon […]
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■ STAFF REPORT The Johann Fust Community Library is offering the following free programs for children in June: The Bucky and Gigi Show 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19 Location: Boca Grande Community Center Using physical comedy, circus skills, mime, magic, improvisation and audience participation, these two characters provide all the fun for a fast-paced 45-minute […]
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■ STAFF REPORT With a sales-tax-free holiday May 31-June 6 on hurricane supplies, Floridians should plan to stock up on the things they find most valuable when a storm hits. Portable generators, gas cans and other hurricane-preparedness items are qualified for tax-free purchases, and here are a few tips from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute […]