Spooked Again rocking the Pass on day one of the World's Richest Thursday, 23 May 2013 19:38 Breaking news from the World's Richest ... Day 1 of the 2013 "World's Richest" Tarpon Tournament in the books and 31 tarpon caught and safely released. Read the Full Story

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

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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Obituary: Eleanor Camille Hoffman Cawthon

26 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

Eleanor Camille Hoffman Cawthon, 71, of Pine Harbor, Ga. died April 13, 2013 at her home. A visitation was held on April 17 in Brunswick, Ga.

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Profile: Charlie Barr

26 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

BY JACK SHORT - Science blended with art. It’s a passion for Charlie Barr, a retired architect from Illinois who now lives on the island. He has created a whole new world for himself, combining working with shells and marine life.

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Cooper resigns from GIBA

19 April 2013 Last Updated on 19 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

BY LIZA STROUT - At an emergency meeting on April 19, it was announced that Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Executive Director James Cooper had resigned on Wednesday, April 17. The resignation was effective immediately, citing "personal reasons."

Fourteen-year GIBA veteran and Accounting Manager Kathy Banson-Verrico was voted unanimously by the board to fill the post of interim director. See Friday's Beacon for more details.

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'All we can do is keep running' - one Boca Grande runner's personal account of the Boston Marathon bombing

19 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

BY MARCY SHORTUSE - A mis-scheduled SCUBA class might be one of the best things that ever happened to Gary Allen.

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The future’s looking good for tarpon: FWC decides to pursue catch-and-release, gear discussions

19 April 2013 Marcy Shortuse

BY MARCY SHORTUSE - Several Boca Grande fishermen and environmental spokespeople from Boca Grande came together in Tallahassee on Wednesday, April 17 to hear an announcement that gave them hope: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission unanimously voted to move forward with a proposal to make tarpon catch-and-release only.