Tag: Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum

Red Gill tourney this Sunday benefits Maritime Museum

This Sunday, May 25 is the 2025 Red Gill Invitational tarpon tournament at Whidden’s Marina. The tournament, hosted by William Woodroffe, raises money for the Gasparilla Island Maritime...

Mills takes first, Coleman takes second in Red Gill Tournament to benefit the Maritime Museum

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Capt. Waylon Mills has been a quiet contender so far this year … at least until Sunday, May 30 when he and his team aboard Blaze took first place in the annual Red Gill...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks for a wonderful Ladies Howl tourney

To the Editor: The first tournament of the season started off with a fun night of fishing for 22 boats filled with ladies fishing the Ladies Howl at the Moon! The tarpon were biting, and the action...

Mixer on the dock next Thursday

October 11, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the first mixer of the season at Whidden’s Marina, (190 1st St. E.) on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is sponsored...

Red Gill up next in tournament season this Saturday

June 14, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT As of press time there were 20 boats registered to fish the Red Gill Invitational scheduled for this Saturday, June 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. The cost to participate is $750 per boat. A...

Pirates to invade Whidden’s on Saturday: It’s time for chili!

December 11, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

Plan for a fun-filled day at Whidden’s Marina on Saturday, Dec. 12 to benefit the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum. A giant tent sale starts at 9 a.m., featuring local artists, antiques,...