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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…