Above, lightning poses dangers to buildings and people, in this 2024 photo taken near the Range Light. Sandi Firtion
Florida used to be called the lightning capital, having been dethroned by Okl…
The Drive, Chip and Putt, a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf, was held at Lemon Bay Golf Clu…
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A last look at the 2026 tarpon season jumping tarpon from this year’s tourneys photographed by local photographers Angie Mills and Matt Gutman with help from Rick Montgomery too.
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The approval for a site restoration plan for a 300-acre former orange grove in the eastern part of Charlotte County on Bermont Road will have a public hearing at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 at the Ch…
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…
