Sports & Outdoors
North Port embraces conservation, protection of Warm Mineral Springs
September 19, 2024
‘It is one of the most remarkable things in the state of Florida, and perhaps the North American Continent. It should studied in great detail. They are remarkable pieces of the ecology to study on t…
Volunteers needed to bring fishing to Arcadia rodeo
September 19, 2024
The Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership is putting on a Kids Fishing Clinic at the Arcadia Rodeo on Oct. 19, and are looking for volunteers.
This event is by far the best of its…
Clean-up on Saturday
September 19, 2024
The 2024 International Coastal Beach Cleanup on Boca Grande will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the 7th Street Beach and the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse.
The cleanup…
Lee County launches tool for park projects
September 19, 2024
Lee County has launched a new tool to help residents stay informed about projects happening at county parks, preserves and beaches.
This tool, which can be found at leeparks.org, is an expansion…
Pier now open again
September 19, 2024
The Boca Grande Fishing pier at the north end of the island reopened. There are still permanent repairs ahead. The stuck sailboat, deposited at the end of the pier, is now easier to see.
FWC eases derelict boat process
September 19, 2024
At its September meeting in Duck Key, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved rule amendments creating a block grant option within the already established FWC derelict vessel…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Back in the field serving the need for water, Robert Walker
September 19, 2024
Happy endings can happen any time. Robert Walker, field superintendent for the Gasparilla Island Water Association, is a big believer in keeping the story going until that happy ending appears.
W…
EcoWatch: Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink
September 12, 2024
“Anything else you’re interested in is not going to happen if you can’t breathe the air and drink the water. Don’t sit this one out. Do something. You are not here by accident of fate, alive at an a…
Still 25 active incubating nests remain: Boca Grande Sea Turtle Assoc.
September 12, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
As of September 7, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association’s (BGSTA) “completion countdown” is at 25 nests. 21 of those are loggerhead nests and four are green turt…
The GICIA helps CCA deploy 40 tons of oysters in Turtle Bay
September 12, 2024
In August, the Coastal Conservation Association Florida partnered with Ingman Marine, Abbott Construction, Lee Reefs, Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA), Capt. Jay Wi…