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SW Florida Fishing: Snook in the backcountry, tarpon in the pass

May 9, 2024
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Tarpon season is here! It is May and the tarpon have shown up big time in Boca Grande pass! If you are looking to catch a tarpon call your local guide and get out in th…

EcoWatch: A Mother’s work is never done

May 9, 2024
“Mothers are the gardeners of the wind-blown wildflowers. They water them with happy tears. Happy with them for many years even as the hours ring with sweet, sad melodies sighing through their bow…

The Island Golfer: A ‘Master of Disaster’ performs magic at CCC

May 9, 2024
■BY SCOTT COTHERMAN  It is a well-accepted premise among golf course superintendents that continued employment means preserving grounds and greens from the vagaries of weather, infestation, cou…

Gasparilla Island Water Association releases ‘23 Quality Report

May 9, 2024
BY RON BOLTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. is pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you …

Caution, at least during this tern nesting season

May 9, 2024
Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources is continuing to monitor the seabird nesting colony in front of SeaWatch, off Gulf Shores Drive. Last week, they expanded the fenced-off area to create…

Hooks are baited, lets go fishin’

May 2, 2024
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN  Tarpon season is now in full swing – with lots of fish throughout the area. Late afternoon and early evening Pass trips have been most productive. Despite some continued …

SW Florida Fishing: From big grouper to big wahoo!

May 2, 2024
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com. p23-1Download

Lee County sponsors youth fishing tourney May 18 

May 2, 2024
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at Boca Grande Fishing Pier for the annual youth fishing tournament. This free tournament is open to all youths ages 13 and under…

Seeing the water clearly this week on Gasparilla Sound

May 2, 2024
Particularly during the spring and early summer, the Gasparilla Sound is one of the most beautiful and special bodies of water in Florida. I’m very fortunate to be able to paddle this body of wate…

Sea turtle talk

May 2, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY The 2024 sea turtle nesting season for Gasparilla Island officially kicked off on May 1, and runs through October 31. Trained Turtle Patrol volunteers with th…