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The FWC needs you to improve recreational fisheries data collection
June 28, 2019
To the Editor: Did you know there are multiple ways you can contribute to fishery data collection as a recreational angler? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) collects data…
Camp kids say thanks to Woman’s Club and community through beach street clean-up
June 28, 2019
To the Editor: Our 2019 Boca Grande Community Center Summer Camp kids wanted to say “Thank You” to the island and especially the Boca Grande Woman’s Club for their sincere generosity in creating a …
4th of July parade final details
June 28, 2019
■ STAFF REPORT Details for the 4th of July Golf Cart Parade have been finalized, so plan on gathering at the side parking lot between Englewood Bank and the Old Theatre Building at 9 a.m. the morni…
We’ve got a whole lot of new sand on our beach!
June 21, 2019
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Excavators were seen driving off island Thursday morning, June 20, as the beach renourishment program is wrapping up. The extra beach isn’t as obvious at the Historic District a…
Searene is on fire! 11 releases to win the Red Gill
June 21, 2019
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It was a very eventful few hours on the evening of Saturday, June 15 as the anglers participating in the Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament brought 67 releases to the boat….
5th Street beach access is now open
June 21, 2019
The 5th Street beach ramp and public access point is now open again, after Lee County finished repairing it on June 10. The ramp was closed earlier in the month after erosion took away the beach u…
It’s hot, the iguanas are afoot: Here’s what you need to know
June 21, 2019
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – While we have been dealing with an iguana eradication program for many, many years, at Tuesday’s meeting it became apparent that either people haven’t been reading about the sit…
Three new green turtle nests this week on local beaches
June 21, 2019
BY SUE ERWIN – Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association patrol members were happy to report three new green sea turtle nests documented on island beaches this week. “This is exciting news,” said Board me…
Little Toot paid a visit to Gasparilla Island
June 21, 2019
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – It was quite an honor when Little Toot paid the island a visit … not to mention Christopher Robin as well. Last week the Johann Fust Library brought the small tug and its capt…
Military Heritage Museum to celebrate Treaty of Versailles day
June 21, 2019
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – When you walk through the World War I portion of the Military Heritage Museum, a haunting site will catch your eye immediately. A cast sculpture called “The Buddies” by John Nel…