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January 22, 2026
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. It is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead (1901–1978) American Cultural Anthropologist, author and p…

January 22, 2026
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR With the weather in early January absolutely perfect the water temps shot back up. The snook and tarpon started gorging on all the small bait and the action was awesome. The…

January 22, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Redfish have been the story of the backcountry this week here around Gasparilla Island and the bite has been hot. If you like to target redfish you are in luck. Lots o…

January 15, 2026
SUP Englewood continues its popular Coffee & Conservation series, designed to bring the community together to learn about local conservation efforts and connect with leading experts. The next in…

January 15, 2026
Caddyshack 9 & Dine was held at Lemon Bay Golf Club on Jan. 10. Here, Steve Hansen, Tanner Slider and Scott Gravino at the Gopher Hole. Photos by Caroline here.

January 15, 2026
The Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 99, is holding a Boat America Course on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Gulf Cove HOA Building, 14859 Ingraham Blvd., Port Charlotte. Le…

January 15, 2026
“No,” he said, “that is more than a horse can understand, but the enemy must have been awfully wicked people, if it was right to go all that way over the sea on purpose to kill them.” Anna Sewell…

January 8, 2026
The annual all-island tournament will be held at the Boca Bay Pass Club, The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club and the Boca Grande Club. The matches will begin on Saturday, Jan. 17 and will end on Saturday…

January 8, 2026
BY THE BG GARDEN CLUB On Wednesday Jan. 7, Elin Haaga presented “Creating Your Own Paradise” to the Boca Grande Garden Club. Elin was born in Monmouthshire, Wales, and moved to Somerset, England…

January 8, 2026
Megan Sorby, Biologist, will be discussing “The Role of Regenerative Farming in Seafood and Sustainable Growth: A Case Study in Pine Island Redfish” on Monday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at…