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Turtle report: Nest predators appear this week, snacking on eggs

BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY At long last, the first green sea turtle crawl was documented on Gasparilla Island during the week ending June 22nd! It turned out to be a nest and it occurred on...

SW Florida Fishing: Minor delay … back to fishing

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The rain and wind the past few weeks have limited the tarpon fishing, but it’s looking like the weather is going to settle down and we will be able to get back out in the...

Turtle report: Downpours and lightning do not deter volunteers

BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY The rainy weather system of the past week had some impact on the BGSTA’s turtle patrol activities as well as on established nests. Most mornings, the BGSTA volunteers...

‘Howl’ organizers say good day Irene

Second was Outta Line; last fish was goodnight with Irene, too BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER,PRESIDENT, GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum hosted the “Ladies Howl...

SW Florida Fishing: Rain delay … then back to fishing

BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN A tropical low weather system moved over us this week bringing some much needed rain in abundance, but it has also put a damper on our tarpon fishing for a few days. When...

Turtle report: Fancy stakes for turtle adoption

BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY A stroll down the beaches from around 19th Street south to the parking lot by the state park will reveal some brightly colored stakes being used to protect incubating...

From tee to green: The role of imaging in diagnosing golf-related pain

By ANDREW COLBURN, RTCBOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC The summer is the perfect time to focus on your game’s fundamentals and ensure you’re in top shape for the next season. Whether you’re a seasoned...

It really was a ‘howling time’ at the Howl at the Moon

■ BY BETSY JOINER Saturday night the winds were “Howling” out of the east for the ‘Howl At The Moon’ Tarpon Tournament. Despite the wind and choppy waters 35 tarpon were released in three hours...

SW Florida Fishing: June starting out hot on the water

BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The tarpon fishing has been great throughout May and into June. There have been lots of fish being caught in Boca Grande Pass on live bait. There have also been quite...

Sea Turtle Association offers nest adoption to promote protection

BY ARLENE HALLBGSTA SECRETARY For a limited time, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is offering a unique way to mark a special occasion while also helping local sea turtles nesting on Gasparilla...