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Profile Zachary Lozano
June 22, 2018
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Zachary Lozano is the new Gasparilla Island State Park manager, but he is certainly not new to Boca Grande. Zac worked at the park several years ago before advancing his career in se…
OBITUARY: Mary Janice Shortuse
June 22, 2018
It is with heavy hearts that the loved ones of Mary Janice (Jan) Shortuse announce that she passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 8, 2018 while in the care of Hospice.
Jan was born in …
Participation in Gulf Reef Fish Survey improves fishery Management
June 22, 2018
■ BY MICHELLE KERR, FWC
Faster access to data. Improved fisheries estimates. More-informed decision-making. We want to thank you for making the Gulf Reef Fish Survey a success. Your participation h…
July 6 – 8 hunt and taste invasive lionfish at derby
June 22, 2018
To the Editor:
Join Mote Marine Laboratory for the fifth annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby, an environmentally friendly event that invites scuba divers to harvest this invasive species and allows the …
Next up: Red Gill
June 15, 2018
■ STAFF REPORT
As of last week, 21 boats were confirmed for entry into the 2018 Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament, presented by Marine Tech Inc., the builder of Morgan boats.
On Saturday, Jun…
Miss Sarah wins Ladies Howl
June 15, 2018
■BY MARCY SHORTUSE
The team aboard Miss Sarah was on fire Saturday night, June 9 in Boca Grande Pass as they smoked their opponents left and right in the 2018 Ladies Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournam…
Plans for Placida Fishery property announced
June 15, 2018
■BY SUE ERWIN
A public meeting was held on Wednesday, June 13 in Rotonda to update residents on the “Village & Marina at Boca Grande” project, planned for the old Placida Fishery property.
Real…
Queen of the Night: Now pay attention, this is cereus
June 15, 2018
■BY MARCY SHORTUSE
They came out in the night like beautiful alien stars, all along the Florida coast. People from Indian River, Melbourne and Gulfport to Naples were starting to whisper fervently …
Red tide woes bring about questions
June 15, 2018
■BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Hacking and sneezing continues as red tide is still finding its way to Gasparilla Island shores. While sometimes it seems worse on the Gulf side than the Harbor side – and at oth…