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.

Through species research and archival photography, renowned artist Flick Ford reconstructs a portrait of each record catch as it would have looked alive and emerging from the water. Ruhama’s located at 333 Park Avenue downtown.

With all these great specials at the Temptation there is also something else you can join in on. The Wine Lovers Club, buy a case of wine or liquor or mix and match as long as it is 12 bottles and become a member. Being a member of the Wine Lovers Club will get you discounts on cases of wine or liquor in the package store for one year, a discount as low as 10 percent off even one bottle of wine whether you come in and get it to go or buy it while you are eating dinner there, you are also invited to special wine tastings when exotic wines come in you are the first in line to taste and purchase them, and you will also get special wine offerings threw your e-mail when you sign up. Call the Temptation for more information on the Wine Lovers Club or to make a reservation at 964-2610.

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.

Miller’s Dockside is a great place to have a drink after work, just getting off the boat or to have lunch and dinner while watching the beautiful setting of Charlotte Harbor. The Eagle Grille upstairs is also welcoming boaters and beachgoers, the stunning atmosphere of model ships and paintings on the wall make it seem as if you are sailing on a giant yacht but with the option of a more casual fair. 964-8000.

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.

” The return of other “old school” designs are also available at Gasparilla Outfitters so stop by and check them out when you get a chance. Gasparilla Outfitters is located at 431 Park Avenue opened Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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.

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 Grande’s fishing guides can arrange everything to make your Boca Grande tarpon fishing vacation one to remember. And while you are here take time to savor our shops, galleries and restaurants.

Here I am fishing with Capt. Sandy Melvin of Gasparilla Outfitters aboard the Boca Blue.

See you in the Pass!