Tag: Boca Grande Pass

American Glory passing Boca Grande Lighthouse

January 2, 2025
Staff Report
News

The coastal catamaran American Glory arrived in Boca Grande Pass on its Florida Gulf Coast and Keys Cruise on New Year’s Day. They run through March. She has capacity for 100 guests, and is part of...

Shark research expert speaks to island crowd: Unama’ki makes her way to the Pass

December 13, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Dr. Robert Hueter is what some people may call a shark specialist. The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientist is the director of the Center for Shark Research. Hueter spoke at...

Services for Mark Futch

September 28, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

Services for Mark Futch will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Boca Grande Pass (south end of the island). A celebration of his life will be held immediately after the service at the...

Chronicling the legend of Mark Futch: Memories from his brother, his wife, his daughter, his friends

September 28, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

Chronicling a legend: We’re pretty sure Mark Futch would like the way that sounds, and it’s pretty apt. Every time a small plane flies low over the island, every time tarpon season comes and goes, every...

Kids Classic up next this weekend

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE For eight years now, kids have eagerly looked forward to having their day in the spotlight in Boca Grande Pass. Each one gets on the boat the day of the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic...

Nine releases recorded in World’s Richest one-day tournament

June 2, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On a day when many thought no fish would be caught, nine releases were recorded for the 2017 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, held on Friday, My 26 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Boca...

A Christmas tarpon surprise at Wildflower

December 30, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY LBC PRESIDENT JIM COOPER It was the coolest morning in Placida this year at 57 degrees on December 10 as I drove north on Placida Road at 7:15 a.m. and turned right onto Gasparilla Pines...

Ripped away …

June 24, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The disappearance of a swimmer off Range Light Beach on Saturday has left many locals and regular visitors pondering whether “safe” beaches are really safe at all. Javier Castro,...

Kids Classic to be held June 4 … it’s not too late to sign up!

May 27, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT – The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic roster is filling up fast, with 29 boats signed up so far to fish the world’s great kids’ fishing tournament. There is still time to get your...

Tourney season starts with Lamar Jr. in Ladies Day

May 13, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Ladies Day 2016 proved to be a great time for Capt. Lamar Joiner Jr. and his team on Searene, and the night yielded 11 releases and one fish in a boat. The tournament, held...