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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Editorial: Lionfish harvest, red snapper and gopher tortoise changes made by FWC this week

19 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

PROVIDED BY THE FWC - At the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting held on April 18 in Tallahassee, several decisions were made that will impact Boca Grande.

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Letter to the Editor: Thanks for successful 'Art in Bloom'

19 April 2013 Last Updated on 19 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

To the Editor:

“Art In Bloom” was a tremendous success in many ways. Partnering with the Boca Grande Garden Club added a new and fresh dimension for the show. The Art Alliance wishes to thank the designers and all garden club members who provided hors d’oeuvres and support in many other ways. We want to make this an annual event.

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Letter to the Editor: Are you ready for Relay?

19 April 2013 Last Updated on 19 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

To the Editor:

It’s that time of year again. Your local American Cancer Society Relay for Life is coming up soon. Saturday, April 27 your local businesses will set up at the Ball Park at the end of Wheeler Street and walk through the night to fight cancer. There will be food and activities through the night. It’s a carnival-like atmosphere for most of the day and evening except just after sunset during the luminaria walk.

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FWC meeting news: Tarpon on their way to catch-and-release status

17 April 2013 Last Updated on 19 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its April 17 meeting near Tallahassee, moved forward unanimously with a proposal to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only fisheries.