The next meeting of the Boca Grande Parking Committee will be held on June 17 at 1 p.m. The formal agenda has three items to be considered, as well as public comment on issues before the committee…
A proposed turnover of all red snapper fishing control to the state was halted by a federal judge last week, just before Memorial Day weekend.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Department press relea…
I remember as kids it was always “not me” when parents asked who did something. We are so busy blaming the other side and fighting over fish stocks, we can’t see the forest for the trees. Are fish s…
The Palm on Park and Ariel gals in matching Lilly blouses in this year’s print titled “It’s A 250th Celebration.” The ladies are Kris Boyden, Rosie Graig, Bridget Logue and JoAnn Shelton.
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BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Tarpon season is well underway here in Boca Grande and we are having a great year so far! The island is buzzing with talks of tarpon, from tournament wins to big fish sto…
Can’t wait to … HAM-IT-UP
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With the opening of red snapper season this year, the state of Florida will assume management of all of the recreational Atlantic red snapper fisheries in both state and federal waters. The season i…
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on June 6.
Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pink Pony Courtyard. F…
During their May 19 City Commission Regular Meeting, the North Port City Commission approved the revised General Terms and Parcel Map Option B to advance a conservation easement with Big Waters Land…
Above, Ben McCoy, Ryan Hartnett, Damon Williams, Tom OShane, Ryan Schloessen and Mote Aquarium & Marine. Photos by Caroline
Mote Aquarium and Marine released 1,500 juvenile snook at Lemon Bay…
