We are frequently careless and take our natural resources for granted. Here are a few things we might want to consider.
Pelicans are interesting to observe but not always the smartest birds aroun…
For those reading the paper remotely, there has now been a week of rain in these coastal parts. It did seem like the rain would never come, as we had basically eight months of none. This was much lo…
When it comes to training, the trainer should evaluate what would be the best type of training for your dog according to its character, temperament, breed, sex and age. There are many different…
“Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable.”
Diane Ackerman, American poet, essayist, and naturalist, known for her books and…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
June is here and we have started to switch into summer weather patterns with scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up in the mornings and afternoons.
The tarpon…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
This week, our loggerhead turtle mothers laid their 100th nest of the season. It will be interesting to see how May 2025 compares to May 2024’s activity. Final mon…
BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Bike Path restoration projects are well underway. The Town Park project between Third and Fifth Streets is in the final…
The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum will hold the Howl at the Moon tarpon fishing tournament from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. The live-bait event has an $800 entry fee. A non-refundable…
An internet-based petition criticizing Charlotte County for its slow pace in reopening Englewood Beach mentions the quick speed of beach reopening in Boca Grande.
The petition, at the site moveon…
This summer’s license-free fishing weekends are on June 7-8 for saltwater and June 14-15 for freshwater. Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore the many recreational fishing opportunities…
