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World’s Richest 2022 honors Capts. Tater Spinks, Cappy Joiner
May 19, 2022
By Wesley Locke
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament honored two more iconic figures in Boca Grande’s fishing history during the Grande Tradition ceremony …
Things that sting, things that bite, part I: Unfriendlies in the Gulf
May 19, 2022
(This is part one in a series of three parts that will help you identify some of the dangers you can find in the wilds of Florida … be they on land or at sea. Do not allow this to be a deterrent…
Turtle tracks: More nests, more holes on the beach
May 19, 2022
While patrolling the many stretches of our beautiful beaches here on the Island, turtle patrollers all seem to encounter one familiar scene: a freshly dug hole.
The seemingly innocuous aban…
Lee County, Army Corps beach renourishment agreement passed
May 19, 2022
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, May 17 to approve amending an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to authorize continued federal participation in beach nourishment on G…
It’s time to clap, cheer and wave to all the 2022 Island School graduates!
May 19, 2022
On Friday, May 27 graduates from The Island School and their families will make their annual trek around the town in a celebratory fashion, to honor their achievements and wish them well as they h…
2022 World’s Richest action, Day One
May 19, 2022
There was no shortage of excitement on day one of the 2022 World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament, with 38 tarpon released during the four-hour fishing time.
By the end of the first day, Capt. Wayne…
Kids’ fishing tournament
May 19, 2022
The weather was beautiful but the bite was not prolific at the May 14, 2022 Youth Fishing Tournament. In all, three young anglers proved to have hot hands in the tournament, bringing in all the fi…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Palm Island’s Fraser family makes it big with ‘Drinkwater’
May 19, 2022
Going to the movies might be a fun outing, but being among the insiders for the writing, production and rollout of a new movie is a whole new level of excitement. Former Palm Island residents Susa…