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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Celebrating 25 years of childcare in Boca Grande

23 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

The Boca Grande Child Care Center’s annual fundraiser, held at the Boca Grande Club, was a successful evening of food and auctions.

Photos by John Hillenbrand

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History Bytes: The Padillas, an iconic island family

23 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

BY LIZA STROUT -

This week’s History Byte, which was held on Wednesday, March 21, was brought to you by what may be the oldest family in Charlotte Harbor. Though at this point, the word family may not be appropriate.

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‘Poetry in the Garden’ to be hosted by Live Poets’ Society this year

23 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

BY ALICE GORMAN - Remember the old days when Poetry Night was spontaneous and fun? Remember when wine and words flowed, music played, and there was a sense that poetry could be entertaining as well as enlightening?

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Going ... going ... gone: The real St. Barts, 1970 Part II

23 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

BY SANDY ROSS JACOBS -

This is part II of Sandy Ross Jacobs’ feature on St. Barts as it used to be. Last week’s Beacon contains Part I.

We had made the discovery of our lifetime and decided that if we survived the flight, we would return to St. Barts. We did survive—and we did return— at least twice a year for l7 years, often to the Eden Roc Hotel.

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BIPS to host ‘Cookout in Paradise’ Other spring activities for families, children announced

23 March 2012 Marcy Shortuse

The Barrier Island Parks Society and Florida Park Service will host their annual “Cookout in Paradise” on Sunday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum in Gasparilla State Park.