Tag: Boca Grande

FWC approves draft changes to spotted seatrout rules

October 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT At its recent meeting in Cape Canaveral, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved several draft rule changes for spotted seatrout. Based on public...

Woman’s Club announces new scholarship deadline for 2020-21 school semester

October 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Woman’s Club announces new scholarship deadline for 2020-21 school semester The Scholarship Committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2020-21...

Looks like sea turtle nesting season is winding down

October 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The most recent turtle nest update provided by the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association remains the same as the last two weeks, indicating that the end of nesting season is near. The...

Lighthouse climbs on the agenda

October 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Walk in the very steps of lightkeepers from the past! RSVP for a 20-minute climb tour to the top of the historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse on Monday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon...

Profile: Tom Tirpak

October 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Tom Tirpak has been in the restaurant business since he was 16 years old. He grew up in Philadelphia, Pa. and attended high school in New Jersey. After he graduated, he earned an...

Happy haunting and a different kind of turkey shoot

To the Editor: Get your spookiest costumes ready and start practicing your B-ball, because two of the most time-honored traditions in Boca Grande are just around the corner. On Saturday, Oct. 26...

Learn to sail this November

To the Editor: Come learn to sail or refresh your skills with Englewoood Sailing Association’s (ESA) Adult Sailing Class for those 18 and over. This popular fall class will be held November 4 thru...

Fishing ABCs, nature walks and kayaking free this month through CHEC

To the Editor: Learn the “ABC’s of Fishing” with Capt. Doug Rhees at 10 a.m. on October 16 at Bayshore Live Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, Pt. Charlotte. Capt. Doug is a USCG 100-Ton Master Captain...

Friends announces its ‘Happenings’ program guide is now available

September 27, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Friends of Boca Grande Community Center recently released the 2019/2020 program guide promoting all of the events the organization will be hosting this upcoming season. Two...

Annual golf scramble event planned for Oct. 7

September 27, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The annual Boca Grande Scholarship Golf Scramble tournament will be taking place Monday, Oct. 7 at The Gasparilla Inn on its one-of-a-kind waterfront golf course. The Boca Grande...