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Real Estate Chart: July 14-20, 2024

July 26, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 7/14/24 to 7/20/24 for zips 33946, 33947 and 33921 7-26-real-estate-graphicDownload

Range Light crosswalk finally got to the other side of road

July 26, 2024
A new crosswalk at the Range Light, mid-island, will help visitors to the historic tower during the tourist season. “It gets really busy,” said Sharon McKenzie, executive director of Barrier Is…

Florida population at 23 million makes waterway challenge

July 26, 2024
BY VAN HUBBARD I understand that with our increased numbers fishing will not be as easy ever again. Millions of new participants, fewer fish and numerous regulations, plus habitat devastation a…

Turtle report: Not at loggerheads about whether it’s a loggerhead

July 26, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  Almost daily on my turtle patrols, I’m approached by someone on the beach with questions about sea turtles and what we do for them. Two of the most common quest…

Florida bass now named Micropterus nigricans

July 26, 2024
Genetics studies confirmed what many anglers and biologists have believed for a long time. Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish has a new name. The American Fisheries Society established…

EcoWatch: Sharks are Necessary to the Survival of Oceans

July 26, 2024
“Proper functioning of the ocean is based on the network of intricate interaction among its species and their environments. Understanding these interactions and conserving these species, especiall…

Rotary Club of Rotonda closes its doors

July 26, 2024
The last meeting of the Rotary Club of Rotonda was held, Thursday, July 11 at The Hills Golf  And Country Club.  President Charles Smith presided over distribution of remaining funds to 21 local c…

What’s open, what’s closed

July 26, 2024
A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this week’s Ballyhoo. Retail Establishments & Marinas: Aqua Boutique is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m….

Briefty: Charlotte app launched for county services

July 26, 2024
Charlotte County has launched an upgraded version of the Charlotte County app that allows residents to access county officials and services, report a variety of issues and locate information on th…

Iguana removal details listed for Lee and Charlotte sections of Gasparilla Island

July 26, 2024
Readers have asked about the different procedures for the removal of invasive iguanas on Gasparilla Island. On the north end of Gasparilla Island, there is a different procedure for the removal of…