Tag: Gasparilla Island Kids Classic

GIKC releases slim, but fun was big!

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The skies were gray and the bite was sporadic in the 2021 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament, held on the afternoon of Saturday, June 5, but the Riley Irrigation...

Are you ready for the 2021 Kids’ Classic?

STAFF REPORT – If you are interested in getting a team together for the 2021 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic, you had better scramble. While there are still spots left on the roster, all local...

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 6...

Faithful II takes first at GIKC

June 8, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
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■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Never underestimate the power of children who love to fish. This was the eighth year that fact was proven, as 23 tarpon were released from 10 of the 35 boats that fished the 2018...

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...

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...

Letter to the Editor: Many thanks for another successful Gasparilla Island Kids Classic

To the Editor: The Board of Directors of Boca Grande Charities, Inc. would like to thank everyone for making the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament such a great success. In five short...

Haag team takes first in Gasparilla Island Kids Classic

June 12, 2015
Boca Beacon
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A release by second place team Tracy Lynn with Capt. Willie Mills. BY MARCY SHORTUSE – There were 120 excited kids in Boca Grande Pass on Saturday, June 6, all waiting to catch that winning silver...

Tarpon Festival Weekend coming up! A message from the Chamber of Commerce

May 29, 2015
Boca Beacon
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Kids congregating at the 2014 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic awards presentation BY LEW HASTINGS – Tarpon Fishing. For some it’s an old family tradition, one that goes back generations. The World’s...

Gasparilla Island Kids Classic field almost full

May 22, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When you feed a kid a fish, they will eat for a day … or push it around on their plate, at least. When you teach a kid to fish, though, well … sometimes you’ll...