Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores will begin a one-year term as president of the Florida Association of County Managers on Thursday. Flores was elected by fellow members of the FACM board…
Although beachside fireworks shows are entertaining to people, the bursts of color and noise wreak havoc on coastal birds — especially for nesting species. After each fireworks explosion, birds pani…
A roundup of upcoming events and specials in Boca Grande and around Cape Haze and Charlotte County. Some events:
Golf Cart Parade: Lineup for the Fourth of July parade begins on Thursday, July 4…
Many of us start fishing as kids, introduced by parents or grandparents. It seems to me the younger we are exposed to the outdoors the deeper it imprints. My first memories are about fishing. About…
Editor’s Note: As of 8/5/2025, Lee County passed a sweeping parking ordinance that will change street parking on the island. It is not yet being enforced, as there a complicated array of parking sti…
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 th…
“Sea turtles have stood the test of time. They are among the oldest living creatures on Earth. Their origins date back at least 110 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. But plastic po…
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA 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 volunte…
June 25 is the deadline for bids for new bathrooms at Gasparilla Island State Park and their Sea Grape lot.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction i…
Twice a year, the Audubon Florida Everglades team brings together updates on restoration, research, and policy issues impacting the River of Grass.
“We are celebrating successes. New projects are…
