Gasparilla Magazine

10/20/2025

Mah Jongg anyone?
Test your skills by joining other enthusiasts around the area!
"Mah Jongg is often mistaken for a simple game of chance, but in reality it requires considerable skill, strategy, memory and luck. Players must analyze their tiles, anticipate their opponents’ moves and make calculated decisions to build winning hands efficiently."

Mah Jongg with Friends, every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call for details! (253) 350-7264

Ann & Chuck Dever Recreation Center, 6961 San Casa Drive, Englewood. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Call to confirm information. (941) 681-3760

Some libraries offer classes or group play, mostly in season. Check with your local library.

Photos by Matthew Gutman

10/16/2025

Calling all Veterans!
Looking for a place to meet and greet? Talk or listen? Army Master Sergeant, Justin Ledford leads walks around our area for you. It's a great way to meet new people with shared stories and know that you aren't alone. Our article on Warrior Wellness has a lot of information about training at the gym or ruck walks.
Below are some meet up spots that happen weekly and the website to get involved.

The Legacy Ruck Club of SWFL meets:
7:30 AM
Tuesday and Thursday- Franz Ross YMCA, Port Charlotte
Wednesday- Pioneer Trail, Rotonda Blvd E. next to Rotonda Elks, Placida
Friday- Centennial Park, Port Charlotte
Check website: www.warrior-w.com for more information.

Photos by Caroline Clabaugh and submitted from Justin Ledford

10/15/2025

Thank you to Smokin' Jerry's Tiki hut for the drink special in the magazine for our Sept/Oct issue! A Strawberry Mango Daiquiri and it is as good as it looks. Might be early in the day but it's 5 o clock somewhere!

Smokin Jerry's Tiki Hut
Mixologist Mark Hall
Photo by Caroline Clabaugh

10/01/2025

Thank you Scarpa’s Coastal for letting us feature you all in the magazine! Check out this issue for more info on this dish! It was fabulous as always and thank you chef Tom Tirpak for the presentation.

Restaurant: Scarpa's Coastal
Chef: Tom Tirpak
Photo: Matthew Gutman

09/04/2025

Congratulations to this year's Charlie winner in Design Excellence:
The Art of Flyfishing
Gasparilla Magazine, The Boca Beacon: The newspaper of Boca Grande/Gasparilla Island,
Matthew Gutman

08/20/2025

13 more days until we close for seasonal cleaning, maintenance & vacation…✌🏼☀️

Come see us to cool off with a delicious fruit smoothie, acai bowl or ice cream! 🥭🫐🍦

08/13/2025

Bringing home another! Venice Rookery is a beautiful spot for bird watching. Fun article.

Congratulations to this year's Charlie winner in Design Excellence:
Venice Rookery
Gasparilla Magazine, The Boca Beacon: The newspaper of Boca Grande/Gasparilla Island,
Matthew Gutman

08/12/2025

Congrats to Van Hubbard on this article!

Congratulations to this year's Charlie winner in Writing Excellence:
Looking Into the Obvious
Gasparilla Magazine, The Boca Beacon: The newspaper of Boca Grande/Gasparilla Island,
Van Hubbard

08/11/2025

Way to go, Anna! 💪

Congratulations to this year's Charlie winner in Writing Excellence:
What You Can Do Now to Prevent Dementia
Gasparilla Magazine, The Boca Beacon: The newspaper of Boca Grande/Gasparilla Island,
Anna Ridilla

08/04/2025

Beach please! A Farlow's On The Water featured drink from our July/August issue.

Blonde Rum, Pineapple Chipotle and Coconut Water mix with Tajin rim, say less. It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

Mixologist Patrick Kilcoyne
Photo by Caroline Livingston Clabaugh

07/31/2025

Panzanella (Bread and tomato salad) from Nicola's Italian Kitchen from chef Hans Remmers, check out the recipe in the magazine.
Glad to see these guys back in operation!!

Restaurant: Nicola's Italian Kitchen
Photo by Caroline Livingston Clabaugh