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Unintended consequences. And questions.

Don’t worry. This is not a sermon, but be warned that we will start with an analogy from a theologian. The late Welsh pr…

Find a Nook at the Library

Stop by the Johann Fust Library and soak in the beauty of the building out of the heat. What better way to enjoy the dog da…
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EcoWatch: Oceans are becoming cesspools of the earth

Ocean pollution is a major global problem. It is growing and directly affects human health. Philip Landrigan, epidemiolo…
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Grant for Snook Stock Enhancement by Sen. Nix

State Rep. Danny Nix joined scientists, conservationists, and commun…
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How the island’s Sea Turtle volunteers work with Florida data

BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY The sea turtle nesting season is…
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History: Service and civic clubs often come the rescue

What happened to Kiwanis on island? BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER The Boca Grande Woman’s C…
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Business & Real Estate: The Gasparilla Inn cited as top Florida resort

The Gasparilla Inn earned a World’s Best Award from Travel + Leisure. It had not made the list since 2021. It had a reader…

Hudson elected to Foundation board

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Board of Directors recently elected officers for its 2025-26 fiscal year and…

Boca Grande Fire Department: Meet the rest of the fleet

The second newest addition to the BGFD fleet, after the new Silver King (see story here) is the 3,000-gallon tanker shown a…
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Reel crime: Damficare robbers take boat tackle

On Saturday, July 12, Deputy David Scozzafava of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Damficare Street in reference…