Once someone meets Caroline Farrington, they are unlikely to forget her. She has the smile, the flair, the looks and, yes, the accent, that make her virtually unforgettable. She comes by all these…
And then there were ten. Yes, the BGSTA turtle patrollers are down to the last ten incubating nests on the island. Eight loggerhead and two green turtle nests. The last observed hatch was weeks ag…
BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Marine pollution is an increasing threat to the overall health of Florida. It makes a negative impact in many ways, and it comes from many sources. Many type…
New flights beginning in Ft. Myers.
In Fort Myers, Breeze is offering several new flights. On October 2, travelers will have new connections to Manchester, New Hampshire (MHT), Islip-Long Islan…
On September 5, the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association held their Annual Meeting, and discussed the future of the organization.
“Systems need to be put in place for the future to ensure tha…
Some recent re-openings around neighboring islands. Two years after Hurricane Ian, businesses across Boca Grande Pass are still coming back online:
Captiva: Captiva Island Inn has reopened on A…
Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The Boca Grande Fire Department is attempting to reduce this risk by raising money for new turnout gear that is free from “forever chemicals”…
Two of the most discussed amendments to the Florida Constitution this November include a ballot initiative on marijuana, Amendment 3, and a ballot initiative on abortion, Amendment 4.
This is …
At press time, the island was waiting for the outer bands of Hurricane Helene. Pictured here, the radar from MyRadar phone app, hanging just west of Cuba.
Above, Palm Avenue flooded during t…
