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Floral design superstar coming for Garden Club
January 23, 2013 A mega-star in the world of floral design — one of only seven recipients of the American Institute of Floral Designers’ prestigious Design Influence Awards — is coming to Gasparilla Island. more »» 
Boca Grande Club Tennis Pro Series an ace event
January 23, 2013 Boca Grande Club tennis director Jim Labinski has the best of both worlds: He lives and works in paradise. Here’s a few Labinski volleys on all things tennis-related on Gasparilla Island. more »»
Womans Club Dog Show returns March 23
January 22, 2013 The 15th year of the biannual Boca Grande Womans Club Dog Show, starts with 10 a.m. parade Saturday, March 23, $25 entry fee, at Boca Grande Community Cente. more »» 
Pro Tennis Ball swings Wednesday at BG Club
January 22, 2013 David Siddons begins his title defense in the 15th annual Professional Tennis Exhibition Series at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the opening quarterfinal match. more »» 
Mangrove snapper offers great Boca Grande action
January 17, 2013 Mangrove snapper fishing provides great action for anglers of all ages. When you target snapper, the most popular bait is live shrimp on a small circle hoo. more »» 
Abnormal avian winter migration ignored at peril
January 17, 2013 Animal bio-indicators often reveal environmental concerns. Recent observations of bird behavior are Gasparilla Island are possibly cause for alarm. more »» 
Defending Pro Tennis Series champ seeks second title
January 16, 2013 David Siddons begins his title defense in the 15th annual Professional Tennis Exhibition Series at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the opening quarterfinal match. more »» 
Get wild at Homosassa Springs State Park
January 15, 2013 The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is a marvel of exotic simplicity and a throwback to an earlier Florida. more »» 
First-class Plantation Inn elevates Crystal River
January 15, 2013 Manatee mania grows acute as you close in on Crystal River. It’s possibly the most manatee-dependent economy in Florida. more »» 
What drew you to the Kids Fishing Tournament?
January 14, 2013 “We came last year and had such a good time.” — Kerry Paulsen, Miller’s employee, Englewood “My 5-year-old son did it last year and loved it. more »» 
Mote connection plugs into Boca Grande braintrust
January 11, 2013 The Gasparilla Island community celebrated a special scientific connection Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at Mote Marine Laboratory’s new Boca Grande Office at 480 East... more »» 
Ag detective averts near jet-gator collision
January 11, 2013 The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department stopped an alligator Friday before it could access an airport runway on New Year’s Eve. Agriculture De. more »» 
Major Boca tarpon report promises optimistic news
January 10, 2013 To the Editor: The public is invited to a special presentation of the Juvenile Tarpon Restoration and Preservation Project at Wildflower Preserve at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. more »» 
Red tide riddle is Boca Mote pursuit
January 10, 2013 The red tide funk dogging Southwest Florida shores has been persistent as 2012 draws to a close and 2013 opens. Capt. more »» 
Laura Bush applauds new Boca ‘Mini Mote’
January 9, 2013 Former First Lady Laura Bush welcomed a crowd of more than 300 to the new “Mini Mote” in Boca Grande Wednesday. more »» 
Volley doctor has cure for ailing returns
January 8, 2013 Here are some quick cures to help improve your forehand volley. Hit volleys using the Continental grip. more »» 
Gasparilla Island water challenges shared statewide
January 8, 2013 Many sites statewide share the same environmental problems dogging Boca Grande Pass and Charlotte Harbor. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel Vinyard Jr. and state Sen. more »» 
Toast to the Coast coming to Pass Club
January 8, 2013 The Lemon Bay Conservancy will “Honor the Tarpon” at its annual Toast to the Coast fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Boca Bay Pass Club on Boca Grande. more »»
Laura Bush to speak at Mote Boca opening
January 8, 2013 Former First Lady Laura Bush will speak at the 2 p.m. Wednesday Mote Boca Grande Office ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mote Marine Laboratory officials announced the speaker late Tuesday afternoon. more »» 
Boca Grande bridge players promoted
January 7, 2013 To the Editor: Please join us in congratulating our Boca Grande Bridge Club member achievements of new American Contract Bridge League ranks as of Jan. more »» |
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