BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island…
Anna Maria now pondering paid, resident parking
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
Anyone who has spent time in Boca Grande knows that a “busy” beach day might look like 25 to 50 beachgoers at any given access…
Master naturalist, water advocate
Many Beacon readers will recognize Michelle Starr. Over the years, she has guided countless eco-tours through Boca Grande’s waters, teaching visitors about the m…
“The Skies Belong to the Birds and we must safeguard their migratory routes.”
Attributed to Rachel Carson, American marine biologist and conservationist, and writer of the 1960 book, “Silent Spri…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Since May 1st, a hearty group of BGSTA volunteers have been out in the early morning patrolling Gasparilla Island beaches to document and monitor sea turtle nestin…
Gulf Boulevard flooded near the Range Light earlier this week with about 1.8” of rain on Tuesday. Expect hot, humid days with thunderstorms or heavy showers each afternoon. Rain chances climb from s…
Just leaf it there for now, please! Above, a crew was out Wednesday at the entrance to South Boca Bay to install a tree. At right, another tree installation on 4th Street, also on Wednesday…
Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island communities.
BY THE BARRIER ISLAND P…
Work continued at Gasparilla Island State Park on a renourishment program for the beach there. Work is expected to be complete this September.
Photo by Dusty
