The Boca Grande Farmer’s Market is returning Friday, Nov. 21 at the same location as last year, at the Bayou across from the Pink Elephant.
The market will run each Friday through the spring from…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 18 selected District 2 Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass to serve as board chairman for the coming year, and District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka…
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority reported that cash tolls were up two percent and pass sales were up three percent for the 2025 fiscal year, ending Sept. 30, 2025.
At the quarterly board me…
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board voted to stay neutral on the Boca Grande parking issue, recommitting to their mission and role as bridge to the island.
The board’s statement, sent to…
Childhood shaped by local waters
For marine scientist JoEllen Wilson, protecting Southwest Florida’s juvenile tarpon habitats isn’t just part of the job. It carries forward a family history roote…
State makes Waccasassa watershed purchase
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection purchased 21,600 acres within the Waccasassa Watershed Florida Forever Project in Levy County, expand…
To the Editor:
The Suncoast Humane Society would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in our recent pet food and cat litter donation drive. Your generosity ma…
It was like another death on Gilchrist when a Cuban laurel, or Ficus retusa, was taken down the week before last. Milton’s salt water was too much. Owners Susan and Tom Bowers estimated the trees t…
Breaking bread with the ones we love. Giving thanks to the heaven above. Sharing our bounty with those in need. The sanctity of giving is a noble creed. Returning to traditions creates ties that bin…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
The 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament is only a few days away! This year’s event will have prizes for all three of our back country slam species, redfi…
