Above, four green turtle hatchlings rescued from a pool skimmer. BGSTA photo
BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOCIATION
In last month’s article at the beginning of September, I noted t…
Whidden’s Marina will celebrate its centennial with a family fun Fish Fry and Music. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event promises Good Food, Great Company and Lasting T…
At the Educate Boca Golf Scramble, raising money for scholarships, was a team of students from Lemon Bay High School. Shown from left: Connor McCloud, Kayden Slattery, Tye Yovanovich and Ryan White…
Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority traffic decreased 2 percent from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026, which ended on Sept. 30. The largest monthly decline from 2025 to 2026 was in July, which wa…
Charlotte County Fire & EMS invites residents to a community open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10, at Fire Station 4, 13600 Marathon Blvd. in Gulf Cove.
Station 4 is one of two Ch…
Above, Simon Bound at the just restored “twin” to the historic golf clubhouse at the Gasparilla Inn. Photos by Garland
As the fall season opens in Florida and residents come back, one barrier isl…
J.McLaughlin is supporting “Think Pink” on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. Ten percent of all sales will be donated. 360 Park Ave., Boca Grande. jmclaughlin.com
Scarpa’s Coastal and Bocilla Islands Conservancy are teaming up for a memorable afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy a private culinary event at Scarpa’s Coastal while learning h…
Can’t wait to … HAM-IT-UP
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“Brutality to an animal is cruelty to mankind — it is only the difference in the victim.”
Alphonse de Lamartine (1790–1869)
French poet, historian, statesman and leading figure in the 1848 Fre…
