Tag: Boca Grande

Greatest kids fishing tournament on earth to be held in Boca Grande Pass on June 5: Kids helping kids is what it’s all about

STAFF REPORT – After taking 2020 off because of COVID-19, the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament will return on Saturday, June 5, and will be held in Boca Grande Pass from 3 to...

Foster takes first in Basin Sailing Yacht Club World Championship

May 4, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – The Basin Sailing Yacht Club held its annual “World Championships” on Sunday, April 25 at the Boca Bay Powerhouse lagoon, with local legend John Foster taking the lead amongst...

OBITUARY: Michael Calahan

Michael (“Mike”) A. Calahan, formerly of Boca Grande, died unexpectedly at his home in Fort Lauderdale on April 17, 2021. Mike and his wife, Midge, built a home in Boca Bay in the mid-1990s and...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to all who helped Hope for Haitians committee exceed their 2021 goal

Dear Editor and friends of the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Committee, We’ve exceeded our goal! On behalf of the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee, the people of Haiti, the most...

Real estate on Gasparilla Island: Right now it’s hotter than asphalt in September

April 24, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – Excuse us for stating the obvious: The housing market in Boca Grande and environs is hotter than Florida asphalt in September and shows no signs of cooling off. The...

Dog park discussion to be held by Lee County on April 30

April 24, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Join Lee County Parks & Recreation as they host an open house from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 30, in the auditorium at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First St....

GIBA reports show a record March, with 125,000 vehicles crossing the bridge

April 24, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

SUBMITTED BY GIBA – The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Quarterly Board meeting was held on Wednesday, April 21 in the offices of the Authority, with part of the discussion featuring the...