Tag: Boca Beacon

First youth fishing tourney of the season set for next weekend

September 18, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

The first youth fishing tournament of the season will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier from 9 to 11 a.m. The tournaments are sponsored by the Boca Beacon, Lee...

Boca resident tagging tarpon in Belize over the summer

September 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE AND ADAM MARTON When Boca Grande resident Rees Poag heard about a tarpon tagging expedition to Belize, he really didn’t hesitate to jump on board. The fly fisherman has...

If you’re a biker rider, log your miles!

To the Editor: Attention, South Gulf Cove cyclists! I’m constantly seeing your posts about how far you rode and, quite frankly, I think you’re insane. Here’s your challenge: For the week...

Mote invites Florida residents in for $6 Saturdays

To the Editor: In honor of Mote Marine Lab’s 60th anniversary, Florida residents are invited to discover the wonders of Mote Aquarium for just $6 every Saturday this September. This...

Save the date for Bonefish Tarpon Trust fundraiser

To the Editor: Save the date of February 5, 2016 for the annual Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Boca Grande Fundraiser, scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.

Rumors regarding village parking refuted by GICIA

September 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

There’s one thing you can always count on in Boca Grande – rumors. As the days of summer begin to wane this year, talk has turned to parking within the historic district, particularly along...

Second season of Farmers Market a go

September 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUSAN ERWIN After some recent concerns over the future of the Boca Grande Farmers Market existing at the Wheeler Road Ballfield, we can be secure in the knowledge the second farmers...

Raised in Boca Grande, taking the world by storm

September 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

Ariane at her new home, Harvard University BY MARCY SHORTUSE Gasparilla Island has the proclivity to bring out the best in many people, residents and visitors...

Obituary: Richard Newman

September 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Richard Gerard Newman, 49, of Rotonda West passed away peacefully on August 23, 2015 with his family surrounding him. Richard was born in October 8, 1965 in Los Angeles, California, the...

Obituary: Jack Hughes

September 4, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Jack Hughes, born in 1947, passed away in his sleep on August 25, 2015, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Jack and his wife, Barbara Helvey-Hughes, own the Hughes...