Tag: Gasparilla Island

My Halo purchased, new owners plan to carry on with same services

July 13, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Boca Grande residents who were concerned about the closing of My Halo, worry no more. Tim Beach and Stuart Christensen recently purchased the company, and they plan to continue to...

More hatchlings arrive, one stranding released; Kemps ridley still recovering

July 13, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN It’s baby sea turtle time. The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reported the first hatch from zone five on Monday, July 9. This was the second hatch of the season and there were...

Sea turtle rescued in Boca Grande, released on Anna Maria Island

July 13, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

A juvenile green sea turtle suffering the effects of red tide and rescued in Boca Grande was released July 11 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. According to Executive Director Suzi Fox of Anna...

West Charlotte County Republican Club golf outing July 21

July 13, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Get your clubs ready for the West Charlotte County Republican Club’s 10th annual golf outing planned to take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 21. The event will be held at the...

Do you love sharks? Do your kids love sharks? Check this out

July 13, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Looking for something to do next weekend? The fourth annual “Shark Days at Mote: Real Sharks, Real Science” will be held from July 25 through 28, when Mote Marine Laboratory &...

Profile: Jeff Rowe

July 13, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you want to talk to an expert on home inspections, look no further than Jeff Rowe, owner of Rowe’s Home Inspection, LLC. The vision of his company is, “Working to protect our...

Deadline approaching for small business claims from Irma

To the Editor: The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit...

Shark fishing opinions? Now is the time to share, attend a workshop

To the Editor: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gathering public input on shore-based shark fishing. Share your thoughts on the future management of this fishery by...

Fireworks rescheduled for Friday at marina

July 6, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Fireworks display that was scheduled for the night of the 4th of July at Boca Grande Marina will be held tonight, July 6, at around 9:30 p.m.

A path to nowhere: Gulf side of state park beach walkway still open; just avoid the ramp

July 6, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The wooden walkway that is accessible from the Gasparilla Island State Park is partly closed due to beach erosion. The boardwalk itself has two exits that lead to the beach. If you...