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May 22, 2026
The Charlotte County Utilities Department has continued a precautionary boil water notice for some customers in parts of Rotonda and West County due to repairs made to a water line. The affected cus…

May 21, 2026
With the opening of red snapper season this year, the state of Florida will assume management of all of the recreational Atlantic red snapper fisheries in both state and federal waters. The season i…

May 21, 2026
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on June 6. Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pink Pony Courtyard. F…

May 21, 2026
During their May 19 City Commission Regular Meeting, the North Port City Commission approved the revised General Terms and Parcel Map Option B to advance a conservation easement with Big Waters Land…

May 21, 2026
Above, Ben McCoy, Ryan Hartnett, Damon Williams, Tom OShane, Ryan Schloessen and Mote Aquarium & Marine. Photos by Caroline Mote Aquarium and Marine released 1,500 juvenile snook at Lemon Bay…

May 21, 2026
Through week ending 05/20/26 Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa- 49 Loggerhead, 1 Green Gasparilla- 2 Loggerhead Don Pedro- 28 Loggerhead Stump Pass- 13 Lo…

May 21, 2026
The South Gulf Cove Lock is extending its operating hours to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25 to accommodate increased holiday boating traffic. Normal operational hours will resume…

May 21, 2026
County funds Sanibel and Captiva road hardening The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract for engineering services for a project to provide additional structural har…

May 21, 2026
The 14th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament, held on May 15, reports another record-breaking year of tournament sponsorships, donations and anglers to support water-quality res…

May 21, 2026
The sunset on Saturday, May 16 was fire-filled. This Saturday will have a high of 87 and a low around 79.                                     Photo by Anna