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 all…
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 t…
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 questio…
“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, especially…
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 cha…
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. a…
Working in the healthcare field can be one of the most rewarding careers going. That is something Angela Begley has discovered, and it gets even better when you can do it at the Boca Grande Health C…
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 the…
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 t…
Charlotte County has a number of vacancies on its boards and commissions. They include:
Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking two members with terms through Oct. 31, 2026 and Oct. 31…
