■ 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 relea...
Kids Classic up next this weekend
■ 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 t...
Kids Classic to be held June 4 … it’s not too late to sign up!
■ 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’ fi...
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...
Haag team takes first in Gasparilla Island Kids Classic
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – There were 120 excited kids in Boca Grande Pass on Saturday, June 6, all waiting to catch that winning silver king in the Gr...
Tarpon Festival Weekend coming up! A message from the Chamber of Commerce
BY LEW HASTINGS – Tarpon Fishing. For some it’s an old family tradition, one that goes back generations. The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament h...
Gasparilla Island Kids Classic field almost full
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...