Above, a nest near downtown washed away in the heavy surf. BGSTA photo
BY ARLENE HALL BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC.
With this week’s tropical depression (later Tropical Storm Bertha) just offs…
Above, storm preparation in years past. File photo
Nearly two months into hurricane season, the island has finally begun to see some precipitation; as the season progresses, now is the time to pr…
BY BRENT MCCONNELL
My son calls me a “learn-aholic” because I dive into classes and random learning adventures, determined to learn everything I can before moving on to the next subject. I know w…
Above, an aerial of the Tom Adams Bridge in the open position from Elias’ presentation. Charlotte Public Works
As a coastal county, Charlotte’s 252 bridges are continually battered by storms, sal…
On Sunday, July 12, around 5:20 p.m., Deputy David Scozzafava with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, responded in reference to a third-party complaint about a man and woman in a physical altercation…
Mila Wyman never misses a chance to ride the waves in the area and with tropical storm Bertha in the upper Gulf, waves came to Gasparilla Island. Coming from a birthday surf trip from El Salvad…
Recent rains, and help from the community, staved off a water shortage on the island a month ago.
“The tanks are full.” said Ron Bolton, executive director of Gasparilla Island Water Association…
A vacant property that was discussed for possible beach access parking will be needed for drainage at the south end of Gasparilla Island.
Betsy Clayton, public information director for Lee County…
Emma and Charlie are having fun and supporting local businesses. Shown here at The Tide, 321 Park Ave. this week. Stop in at the Old Theatre Building on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11…
