Tag: Gasparilla Outfitters

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gail Coleman Davis

First tarpon of the season Gasparilla Island native Gail Coleman Davis earned the accolade of the first tarpon of this year’s tournament season at last weekend’s Ladies Day. Gail was raised...

We are open and ready to serve you …

December 19, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

Stop in to see Robin Melvin and Melina Chaplin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects. Hudson’s has put out their open sign also! Above are Mark Thompson, Kathy Auman, Rob Rogers, Colleen...

Give me Park Avenue with gold leaf

December 12, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

As shops reopen around town, familiar streetscape icons return as well. Here Robin Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects takes a first look at the shop signs restored by Chuck...

Doubly shocking defibrillation technique saves life at Outfitters

‘Dual sync’ defib takes charge from both sides The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to a call at Gasparilla Outfitters on February 29, 2024, using new technology. The procedure saved...

… and the 2021 GIFT Tournament winners are …

November 26, 2021
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

Congratulations to the boys on Capt. Mark Becton’s boat, as they were the winners of the 2021 Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament! It was held on Tuesday, Nov. 23, and $2,700 was raised for...

Buying Bitcoin in Boca Grande just got easier

November 26, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
News

The next time you’re in downtown Boca Grande, stop by Gasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects to get a glimpse of the future. Capt. Sandy and Robin Melvin have the first Bitcoin DCM, (digital...

‘Win Big’ Waylon Mills takes first in Howl at the Moon

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Capt. Waylon Mills once again showed them all how it’s done in the 16th annual Howl at the Moon Invitational Tarpon Tournament, held last Saturday, May 16. Mills and his...

The time to ‘HoOoOwl’ is now!

STAFF REPORT – It is officially time to howl! Capt. Sandy Melvin of Special Effects/Gasparilla Outfitters will host the “Howl at the Moon” Open Invitational Tarpon Tournament on Saturday, May...

Island outfitter finds a way to keep up with the ‘rona and the sun, while honoring local artists

STAFF REPORT – It’s not often you see Capt. Sandy Melvin without a buff around his neck or on his face. The soft tube of material we call a “buff” style neck gaiter not only can protect your...

GIFT tournament, party set for next week … fish on!

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The 24th annual G.I.F.T – Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament – presented by Gasparilla Outfitters, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and will benefit the Boca Grande Historical...