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Youth Fall Festival and Fishing Tournament planned
A youth fishing tournament will be held at the 7th Street Beach Access due to the temporary closure of the Boca Grande Fi…
State Park takes in the trash
Appreciation and props due for the staff of Gasparilla Island State Park, who have taken over the trash receptacle at 480…
Questioning the 15-day gag grouper season, nine snook zones
How can we expect small businesses to survive dealing with the uncertainty of National Marine Fisheries’ inability to fac…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Curator of the native Boca Grande landscape, Rick Joyce
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or years, the ecological wellbeing of Boca Grande’s plant lif…
Three loggerhead hatches this week: Boca Grande Sea Turtle Assoc.
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
As of August 31, the BGSTA tur…
We all practice husbandry and agriculture. Of a sort.
There was a time not too long ago when many local state agricultural offices, particularly in suburban areas, were intere…
Island Health: Are you lonely? If so, you’re not alone.
BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC
Loneliness is more common than you might think and touches many lives. According to U…
EcoWatch: Are wind turbines a threat to wildlife?
“The lessons here are that wind power is not environmentally friendly, it is not cost-effective, and even if it were, its…
Bella Vida open for breakfast and lunch
Bella Vida is serving up smoothies, avocado toast, breakfast and lunch. Gianne is enjoying a salted caramel latte and Iri…
Englewood Chamber parade marshals announced
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announces the Pioneer Parade Grand Marshals for 2024. Pictured are Doug Izzo, Chamber o…