Tag: Boca Grande

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who will take the place of My Halo?

To the Editor: When Grace and Michael Ott announced they were moving to Boca Grande and starting a business, My Halo, that would provide aides for people who needed help to stay at home and not...

Lemon Bay student receives Elsie Bracken award for STEM excellence

May 25, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

Lemon Bay Conservancy Vice President Irene Slattery, presented the Elsie Bracken Conservation Research Award to Lemon Bay Senior, Haleigh Niles, on May 7th, 2018. Haleigh Niles was selected for her...

PROFILE: Capt. Waylon Mills

May 25, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

BY SUE ERWIN – When it comes to catching tarpon, some credit experience as the key. Others claim luck. Many say it’s most likely a combination of the two. Whatever it is, Capt. Waylon Mills...

OBITUARY: Jean Cotten Blum

Jeanne Cotten Blum, a pioneering female executive at IBM and an arts and civic leader in Brooklyn and New York, died Wednesday May 16, 2108. She was 98. Born Nov. 24, 1919 in New York, Jeanne...

A great day for the Fishery property

To the Editor: I believe that most residents of Boca Grande and the communities surrounding the Fishery were excited to read the news regarding the Fishery – “The most amazing development: Fishery...

Many thanks for a very successful 2018 World’s Richest

To the Editor: The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament is an annual event that holds a special place in the hearts of the people who have experienced it. There is big money, thrilling competition,...

Another Ladies Day in the books, thanks to many

To the Editor: On behalf of the 2018 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament Committee and the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the...

The ‘Best Little Art Show in Boca Grande’

May 18, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

PRESENTED BY CARROLL SWAYZE AND THE BOCA GRANDE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FRIDAY, MAY 18 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DOWNTOWN BOCA GRANDE SATURDAY, MAY 19 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DOWNTOWN BOCA GRANDE ARTISTS...

The World’s Richest Roster …

May 18, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

1. Mike Watkins – Capt. Chad Bombenger 2. Doug Ritter – Capt. Travis Joiner 3. Bruce Strayhorn – Capt. Tater Spinks 4. Rich Davies – Capt. Randy Rhines 5. Russell Smith – Capt. Paul Wagenseil 6....

Blaze for the win in the 2018 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament Second straight win in 2018

May 18, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Capt. Waylon Mills was on fire in Boca Grande Pass last Saturday, May 12 as he took Team Blaze to victory with a first place in the 2018 Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce...