Sports & Outdoors
Lionfish challenge
April 30, 2026
The Florida FWC 2026 Lionfish Challenge begins Friday, May 22 and runs through Monday, Sept. 14. with new categories and prize opportunities. The tournament is open to everyone and free to enter. He…
Chlorine notice from GIWA
April 30, 2026
Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be performing a system purge by changing its disinfection process from chloramines to free chlorine for approximately six weeks beginning on Monday, Ma…
Audubon reminds on shore nesting season
April 30, 2026
FROM FLORIDA AUDUBON
The beach bird nesting season has begun along Florida’s coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as they must avoid human disturban…
Hey, I don’t look in your bedroom!
April 30, 2026
An osprey has settled in and made a cozy home atop the old railroad trestle near the causeway, keeping watch over the water below as it comes and goes.
Photo by Anna
Two more historic banyans removed from Banyan Street this week
April 30, 2026
Photos show work this week to remove the trees. Below, looking east from Gilchrist Ave. Photos by Dusty & Cheryl
This week, two more ancient banyan trees had to be removed from Banyan Street…
2026 Coral Creek Club Champions
April 30, 2026
Congratulations to Whitney Lancaster and Jim Johnson in the 2026 Ladies and Men’s Club Championship at Coral Creek for the two day competition.
Photos submitted
New President at Lemon Bay Golf Club
April 30, 2026
Lemon Bay Golf Club marked a leadership transition as Brian Corcoran, a legacy member, stepped into the role of President, succeeding Meg Taylor, also a valued legacy member. In recognition of her y…
Tennis competition all the way from Miami
April 30, 2026
Each year, Paula Barth brings a group to Boca Grande from Miami for tennis. This is a decade old tradition. The friendly competition was held this year at Boca Bay Pass Club. Shown above from left…
Call 811 for digging
April 30, 2026
Sunshine 811 is Florida’s “call before you dig” notification center designed to prevent damage to underground utility lines. Call two days before digging.
Visit sunshine811.com to learn more abou…
CAPT. VAN HUBBARD: It’s prime time tarpon season. Please don’t forget our heritage
April 30, 2026
May is the launch of our formal tarpon season. The fish have been here, but the mob is coming now. We will enjoy some good fishing if we can stay out of each other’s way. Please respect the tarpon…










