Author: Drew Stanley

New Gasparilla Island magazine on newstands

The July/August edition of Gasparilla Island Magazine is out with new feature stories, recipes, shopping and social pages. Featured stories include a discussion of our regional water quality...

Tarpon season roundup for 2024 season

This year’s tarpon season ended on a rainy note, with many female tarpon heading out of the Boca Grande Pass early to spawn; however, there was plenty of fishing in May and June to occupy tournament...

New laws July 1: End for balloon releases, pickups ok at HOAs

After July 1, public balloon releases will now be illegal in Florida, the result of a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Balloon releases were once a common part of the Florida tourism landscape,...

Putting around Boca Grande set for Saturday

The Boca Grande Fire Department in conjunction with the non-profit Respect First Responders (R1R) will be hosting an open house and the Putting Around Boca mini-golf event this Saturday, March 23. The...

New air service to region includes Toronto, D.C. flights

January 2, 2024
Drew Stanley
News

This winter, there are a number of new flights serving the area from our local Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Sarasota airports. This week, JetBlue began serving the route from Fort Myers to Worcester,...

FWC reminds anglers of changes for snook beginning Jan. 1

December 29, 2023
Drew Stanley
Sports & Outdoors

New regulations for snook in state and adjacent federal waters will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2024. These regulation changes will: Establish nine snook management regions. Establish...