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October 15, 2026
The 1st Street area of Gasparilla Island is a formidable surfing spot after storms, whether hurricane or just high winds. On Saturday, there were many out there to catch the remnant waves of Isaias…

October 15, 2026
GICIA and Lee County partner to restore historic Banyan Street BY THE GICIA In partnership with Lee County, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is moving forward wit…

October 15, 2026
Savannah Pope (center) defended her Charlotte County Championship title on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at St. Andrews South golf course. The Lady Mantas also continued their winning streak nine years in a row…

October 15, 2026
BY ERNIE VANDERWALT We all have our routines. Coffee, first thing in the morning. Brush your teeth, last thing at night, glasses off, plug in the phone. And everything in between. There’s a wa…

October 15, 2026
El Nino can have intense atmospheric and oceanographic effects, such as increased precipitation, flooding, and warmer ocean temperatures, with observable impacts on marine ecosystems for months or e…

October 8, 2026
Andrew Taylor, Lance Schyck, Travis Joiner and Mike Reid of Family Treedition and Reid’s Trees were seen recently working around the island. They serve the commuity of Gasparilla Island and surround…

October 8, 2026
Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa: 531 Loggerhead, 25 Green, 2 Leatherback, 20,879 hatchlings  Gasparilla: 32 Loggerhead, 489 hatchlings  Don Pedro: 233 Loggerhe…

October 8, 2026
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize $3.97 million in interlocal agreements for Beach and Shoreline Program projects, part of nearly $13 million in Tourist Development Ta…

October 8, 2026
Above, four green turtle hatchlings rescued from a pool skimmer. BGSTA photo BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOCIATION In last month’s article at the beginning of September, I noted t…

October 8, 2026
At the Educate Boca Golf Scramble, raising money for scholarships, was a team of students from Lemon Bay High School. Shown from left: Connor McCloud, Kayden Slattery, Tye Yovanovich and Ryan White…