In September, Hurricane Idalia blew dozens of American flamingos into Florida and across the eastern half of the U.S.
In February, a research team wants to see how many have remained in the Sun…
For residents who have docks or waterfront, Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster garde…
The old Boca Grande railroad runs along the north end of Gasparilla Island over a shallow sandbar that is a popular hangout for boaters and paddlers. It is also where I take my guests on eco-tours…
On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 30, pickleball and tennis players gathered at the Wheeler Road tennis course to discuss the future of the space.
The lively meeting, which was organized by Ca…
Charlotte County is planning a boat ramp expansion at Placida Park West, an upgrade that is much needed, according to people who regularly use the dock and ramp.
“It gets very crowded,” said Ta…
Open Mixed Doubles
The Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic kicked off this past weekend with Open Mixed Doubles at Boca Bay Pass Club with a crowd of tennis enthusiasts braving the chilly weather …
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Speckled sea trout have been the deal in the back country this week. The unsettled weather patterns from last week has made the fishing a little tough this week but the…
Lemon Bay Conservancy will host its annual open house from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. The event will be at the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd. in Engl…
Mote Marine Laboratory’s most recent Breakfast with a Scientist was something like taking the underground tour at Walt Disney World or going backstage during a major stage play. The 60 or more peo…
After Lee County’s passage of a proposed plan to remove one tennis court at Wheeler Road and replace it with four pickleball courts, one local fan of tennis has organized an impromptu meeting and …
