Sports & Outdoors
Bocilla Conservancy expands programs
July 16, 2026
Above, conceptual rendering only of the proposed Conservancy building. Photo submitted
The Bocilla Islands Conservancy has acquired nine properties in its 10 years, worth more than $2 million, w…
Minimum flows for Peace River
July 16, 2026
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is developing new minimum flows for the Upper Peace River, the upper section of the river that begins just north of Bartow, where Saddle Creek meets t…
Slightly cooler this weekend
July 16, 2026
The beach at the Range Light this Wednesday, when weather hit the mid-90s. Beachgoers can expect another typical summer weekend in Boca Grande, with highs near 88 degrees, humid conditions and the c…
EcoWatch: Data centers a matter of concern for Florida residents
July 16, 2026
“We’re rapidly entering a world where everything can be monitored and measured. But the big problem is going to be the ability of humans to use, analyze and make sense of the data.” &nbs…
Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season
July 9, 2026
Through week ending: 7/8/26
Weekly turtle reports
State Park Turtle Numbers
Cayo Costa- 449 Loggerhead, 12 Green, 2 Leatherback
Gasparilla- 26 Loggerhead
Don Pedro- 189 Loggerhead, 20…
Playground grassy, demo begins
July 9, 2026
Above, demolition of the Community Center’s multipurpose room began this week. Photo by Matt
The Community Center playground, removed after hurricanes and during the renovation of the Boca Grande…
Taking a child fishing and teaching respect for the outdoors
July 9, 2026
Consider your earliest memories, such as that first fish with your father or grandfather. Family memories created as a child are imprinted deep, lasting a lifetime. Early memories watching elders pr…
EcoWatch: Enjoy’s Florida outdoors but heed it’s dangers
July 9, 2026
“The takeaway lesson from the study is that many bites can be prevented if humans are aware of their surroundings and minimize risky behavior such as walking small pets near bodies of water or swim…
Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season
July 2, 2026
Through week ending: 7/1/26
Weekly turtle reports
State Park Turtle Numbers
Cayo Costa- 401 Loggerhead, 9 Green, 2 Leatherback
Gasparilla- 24 Loggerhead
Don Pedro- 166 Loggerhead, 14…
BGSTA announces first sea turtle hatches
July 2, 2026
BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC.
On June 26, Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) turtle patrollers documented the 400th sea turtle nest of the 2026 nesting season. Coincidenta…










