Tag: Gasparilla Island

FWC announces license-free freshwater weekend

To the Editor: License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don’t yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to...

Charlotte Property Appraiser accepting exemption applications

To the Editor: The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting 2020 exemption applications. Homestead exemption applications can be filed online. Visit ccappraiser.com for further...

Thanks for the memories and another great Spring Fair

To the Editor: Last Saturday Boca Grande celebrated the 2019 Boca Grande Woman’s Club Spring Fair, “Safari.” Nearly 100 volunteers participated with us. Starting with the much-anticipated annual...

Safari time is here! Bike parade, Woman’s Club Spring Fair is tomorrow

March 29, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE WOMAN’S CLUB Come to the Boca Grande Spring Fair and Bike Path parade tomorrow, Saturday, March 30. Since 1986 the Spring Fair has been an annual island tradition,...

Want to make an ecological difference right at your own dock? Mini Reefs: A small but important step for cleaner water

March 29, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Waterfront property owners who want to attract more beautiful marine life have an exciting new option – install a Mini Reef and watch your dock come to life. Ocean Habitat Inc....

Fundraiser planned for young cancer, stroke survivor

March 29, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUSAN ERWIN Steve and Jill Kaplan, owners of Kappy’s Markets, are teaming up with Boca Grande United States Post Office truck driver Tom Gardner to raise money for his daughter, Heather, a...

What’s going on with the 5th Street ramp?

March 29, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s becoming a common question downtown, asked by families that haven’t yet been to the island this season. “Where can we actually access the beach?” The drop to the beach off the...

Obituary: Roberta Presley Johnson

March 29, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

An angel has passed. Roberta Presley Johnson, born in 1942 in Boca Grande, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Charlie Mae and Bill Presley, who...

Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament a beautiful tribute to Isabelle Joiner

March 29, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT This year’s Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament artwork is extra-special, as it portrays a young Isabelle Joiner on the dock of Whidden’s Marina. The...

‘An Evening with Reyn and Friends’ sure to be a great time

March 29, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Royal Palm Players will be hosting “An evening with Reyn and Friends,” featuring Reyn Guyer and collaborator Jeff Harrington on April 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande...