Flick Ford at Ruhama’s Books in the Sand

Ruhama’s Books in the Sand is welcoming the artist Flick Ford’s new book, BIG: The 50 Greatest World Record Catches. Flick Ford and International Game Fish Association (IGFA) historian Mike Rivkin have come together to tell the stories of the fifty most amazing record fish catches from around the world, selected for their sheer size, popularity, beauty, and classic record story.

Temptation

Along with is still offering smaller portions at a lower price in the Caribbean Room the Temptation has started something new. They are offering mid week price saver specials, including such things as baby back ribs, yankee pot roast, and blackened meatloaf. All at reasonable prices during the week for anyone who wants to enjoy lunch on the island at a reasonable price.

Isabella’s Balloon Barn

Melissa Joiner Steyer has started a new business on the island.  Isabella’s Balloon Barn made with a little bit of baby love, is located at Whidden’s Marina.  You can now get balloons for all occasions, birthdays, weddings and any celebration.  Offering latex or mylar balloons, if they don’t have want you want on hand they will find it for you.  For more information you can call Whidden’s at 964-2878 or Melissa at 941-979-2676.

Eagle Grille and Miller’s Dockside

The Eagle Grille and Miller’s Dockside located at 220 Harbor Drive at the Boca Grande Marina are now featuring a happy hour Tuesday though Friday 4 to 6 p.m. with dockside drink specials. With new management at the waterfront restaurant a few changes are coming. Along with the happy hour there will also be live music on the dock a couple nights a week and daily specials.

Original Retro Miller’s Marina shirts are back at Gasparilla Outfitters

Remember your favorite “world’s greatest tarpon fishing” tee-shirt that you got at the old Millers Marina back in the day? Well, they’re back and Gasparilla Outfitters has them! These original retro tee shirts are a reminder of Boca Grande’s past. “Sometimes tee shirt designs just strike a chord with people” said Capt. Sandy Melvin “We feel fortunate that we are able to bring them back.

Ruhama’s Books in the Sand

Ruhama’s Books in the Sand has Lemon Bay Cook Books available. The cook books are put together by the Lemon Bay Parents Association and all the proceeds go back to the Parents Association to help the school.  Ruhama’s is also now carrying paint supplies, portable water colors, sketch books and pads of painting paper. Ruhama’s is located at 333 Park Avenue, 964-5800.

Cici’s

Cici will again be offering fine personalized stationary, invitations, holiday photo cards and traditional Christmas cards.  Call anytime for a personal appointment at 964-1014.

Temptation

The Temptation has a new web site at www.temptationbocagrande.com from there you can see the latest updates like their daily specials, leave comments and suggestions, and view dates for Wine Lovers Club Tasting Events and all things Temptation.

Brendan Coudal’s work at Ruhama’s

Besides having books, cards, games and gifts, Ruhama’s also has artwork for sale. Brendan Coudal’s “new vintage” paintings are available for purchase.

Number One of a limited addition Giclee Print on canvas of the Myakka River is hanging in Ruhama’s and is also available in poster size. Brendan is the same artist who designed and painted the Ladies Day poster for this year’s tournament. For more information, stop by 333 Park Avenue in the Island Bike n’ Beach building, or call Ruhama’s at 964-5800.

Boca Grande’s second ‘season’

If you have never been tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass, you’re never really been fishing. Tarpon Season is Boca Grande’s second “season,” with scores of anglers visiting the island in search of the mighty Silver King.

Boca Grille

The Boca Grille is located next to Hudson’s Market 471 Park Ave. Call ahead for pick-up, delivery, or reservations, (941) 964-0040. Serving authentic Thai Cuisine and New York style brick oven pizza, homemade pasta, subs, and salads. Indoor and outdoor dining available. And Happy Hour prices are back until 5 p.m. weekdays.

Capt. Bill Miller’s book

Captain Bill Miller’s new book, Fish Smart – Catch More is available online at billmiller.com.

The book provides 107 fishing tips from Grand Master Angler Bill Miller, including some tips from his fishing show, Hooked on Fishing.