The Florida Department of Environment Protection is hosting a meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4.
Members of the public are invited to join in person at the…
On May 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.). The legislation, which still needs to be approved by the Senate, ensur…
The 2024 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament concluded last night in Boca Grande. Overall, there were 133 tarpon caught on both days, 56 on the first day and 77 on the second.
The winner, with 13 t…
Over 60 residents came to the Community Center of Boca Grande on Friday, May 17 to hear an update on proposed improvements to the center. The event (with video here) was part of the Renaissance Fund…
“We are notorious for ‘running around self-righteously declaring our rights to this and to that. But if we were to reflect upon the millions ‘ran’ across bloodied battlefields so that we would have…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
As the wind has started to lay down a bit, lots of tarpon are being caught on the beaches, in the passes, everywhere. The ‘World Richest’ Tarpon Tournament was held this…
Several faces in new places around the island. Michael Saunders & Co. welcome (from left) Tanner Stewart, Julie Horning and Rick Hugger to their team.
Photo by Matt
BY CAPT. VAN HUBBARD
Tarpon were so abundant that big game sportfishing was created here.
The giant fish splashing and jumping everywhere, driving fishermen crazy. Teasing spectators because w…
To the Editor:
Thank you for weekly coverage which reminded Islanders to donate their non-perishable food to Englewood Helping Hand, Inc. The donations in the blue barrels were taken to the…
This week, the English comedian and actor Russell Brand held a podcast discussion on God with scientist Bret Weinstein.
Most do not know Weinstein. Many do not know who Brand is; he is a Br…
