Tag: Gasparilla Island

Senator issued photo contest challenge

To the Editor: Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto invites you to particiate in a Southwest Florida photo contest. There are beautiful places and unforgettable moments that take place around our...

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...

Ladies to howl in the Pass June 9

■ STAFF REPORT The 10th Annual Ladies Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. in Boca Grande Pass. The captain’s meeting wil be held on Friday, June 8...

Island voters, don’t forget to request a ballot!

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The countdown is on for the August primary election, and this is a reminder for Lee County voters who are heading up north for the summer – remember to request your absentee...

Big game fish: The sharks that swim in our waters, the people who love them and the people who fish them (Part two of a series in three parts)

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE This is the second in a three-part series about the sharks that swim in our waters, especially during tarpon season. This part will be from a shark angler’s perspective, and the...

Lots of beach trash, several false crawls in this week’s turtle report

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN As of press time, The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reported 49 Caretta caretta (Loggerhead) turtle nests on the island. There were 59 reported false crawls. An extremely rare...

Mangrove fishing, then the Pass makes for a great day

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY CAPT. CHRIS ONEILL It’s tarpon time in the world’s best silver king fishing hole. Boca Grande Pass is ground zero for summertime anglers from around the globe. The sight of thousands of...

Hurricane season starts June 1: Stock up on tax-free supplies

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins June 1 and will continue through June 7. You can stock up on supplies for the upcoming storm season and save money in the...

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ISLAND SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018!

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

2018 Island School graduates: Kaimook Pittayarangsan, Ian Egbert, Ava Teaney, Braylon Strother, Eirinn Shortuse, Willow Shantar, Page Presnell, Rory Shortuse, Mason McLaughlin

The loss of a great author and island friend: RIP Richard Peck

June 1, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Richard Peck made his first visit to Boca Grande in March of 2005 at the invitation of Pam and Larry Hannah. Richard agreed to lead a writer’s workshop to raise funds for the...