Elusive Tiger Shad, Let's Go Fishin' take top spots at Ladies Day 2013 Friday, 17 May 2013 10:31 BY MARCY SHORTUSE - The bite may have been slow, but Capt. Chris Frohlich’s team got the first qualified release in the 2013 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament at 5:40 p.m. on Saturday. Anglers included Alysha Aratari, Olivia Britto, Joellen Morris and Mia Benton. Read the Full Story

FWC break-away jig study refuted by originating scientist Friday, 17 May 2013 10:06 BY MARCY SHORTUSE - In the summer of 2004 Dr. Justin Grubich picked up the phone to take a call from a woman who said she was with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The woman, Kathy Guindon, talked with Justin for about 30 minutes foul-hooking tarpon, and he was asked to provide expert witness testimony on how tarpon feed. He didn’t give the conversation much thought. Read the Full Story

World’s Richest, tarpon festival, Kids Classic coming up this week Friday, 17 May 2013 10:00 This week will bring one of the most action-packed and entertaining times that Boca Grande has seen in quite awhile. It is the World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament on May 23 and 24, the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic on May 25, and Tarpon Festival Weekend downtown. Read the Full Story

GIBA signs $30 million loan agreement, no new toll increases coming in the near future Friday, 17 May 2013 09:57 BY LIZA STROUT - With a unanimous vote, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board of directors approved the terms of a long-sought State Infrastructure Bank loan. The loan, to fund the construction of the new swing bridge, will keep tolls at their current levels for the foreseeable future. Read the Full Story

A lighthouse legend passes Friday, 17 May 2013 09:53 BY LIZA STROUT - Dian McKeithan Miller, youngest daughter of the last keeper of the Port Boca Grande Light, passed away Wednesday morning, May 15. Read the Full Story

Look for changes within the Community Center this summer Friday, 17 May 2013 09:52 BY MARCY SHORTUSE - The summer has come, the snowbirds are leaving and it’s time for the Boca Grande Community Center to start making some changes. They have tented for termites (and found a few bodies after the fact, so it was a worthy cause). Now they’re going to be tearing down some walls and moving things around. Read the Full Story

Letter to the Editor: World-renowned scientist makes changes to his conclusions about break-away jigs Friday, 17 May 2013 09:37 The following letter was sent to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Chairman Ken Wright on May 8, 2013. This letter is reprinted here with Mr. Grubich’s consent. Read the Full Story

Profile: Capt. Chris Frohlich Friday, 17 May 2013 09:31 BY JACK SHORT - Tarpon fishing seems to fascinate some folks in a way no other subject can. Capt. Chris Frohlich is one of those people, and his connection to the sport is as strong as his opinions about it. Read the Full Story

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Rollover accident leaves one injured

26 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

On Tuesday, April 23 at approximately 12:15 p.m. two vehicles were involved in a rollover accident at 26th Street and Gasparilla Road.

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Boating accident victims recovering, and no, it's not 'our' Jesse Smith

26 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

So far, everyone injured in the boating accident in Bull Bay that occurred on April 12 are doing well. Andrew Haines of Pheonix, Ariz., who was airlifted from a local marina after being involved in the accident, has been discharged from Lee Memorial Hospital. Haines was on the boat captained by Capt. Steve Ahlers when they were involved in a collision with a boat operated by Jesse Smith of Port Charlotte.

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Charges dropped on islander’s battery case

26 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

The aggravated battery case against islander Jarrett C. Bottjer has been dropped.
According to Lee County Clerk of Court records, the case never even made it to trial. According to Clerk of Court reports, the arraignment, scheduled for April 2, was cancelled with no further information available.
Bottjer was taken into custody on March 13 after he allegedly struck another man with a bottle in front of the Loose Caboose Restaurant.

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Local surfer’s FAU dream team headed to Cali ... hopefully

26 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

BY MARCY SHORTUSE - Only one thing makes Mila Wyman happier than big A-frames and the sun on her shoulders, and that’s a day when the water is small and there are happy kids around her.
While much of her time is spent in classrooms, the special education teacher/student/champion surfer is looking forward to heading west this summer for the opportunity of a lifetime.

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A Tale of Two Plans: The two plans for Gilchrist Avenue unveiled

26 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

BY MARCY SHORTUSE - One little spit of land, stretching four blocks in length. Gilchrist Avenue has caused a whole lot of controversy lately, and many are confused as to just what the fuss is all about.

The breakdown: There are two plans floating around, and one of them might be picked as the winner. How much parking, what type of parking, and landscaping are the issues being discussed.