FROM SHARON MCKENZIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BIPS
I recently attended the parking issue meeting at the Boca Grande United Methodist Church and in hindsight, I realized I did not clarify our role…
First tarpon of the season
Gasparilla Island native Gail Coleman Davis earned the accolade of the first tarpon of this year’s tournament season at last weekend’s Ladies Day.
Gail was raised on…
Fixing water quality now, still cheaper than reviving dead estuaries
How do we tackle water quality?
Just like an elephant. One bite at a time. Many things contribute to these problems. It too…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing to modernize rules to align with the updated methods, technologies and research in the Association of Florida and Wildlife Agencies…
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
As always this is one of the best times of the year to be fishing charlotte harbor. With all the boats chasing the tarpon it also makes it a great time of year to wade for sn…
Tarpon season is in full swing and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding anglers to use these best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning for generations to com…
At the Wheeler Road Community Park on Sunday, one of the three baby ospreys fell out of the nest while trying its first flight. After spending eight hours on the ground, county park officer Noah and…
At the April quarterly meeting of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, the question of street legal golf carts came up. Currently, a golf cart is not allowed through the toll, unless it has a lic…
While the rainy season has not fully arrived, the little bit of rain last week helped the situation with water supplies on Gasparilla Island, as irrigation has put the system to the test.
“Water…
Boca Grande has a full season of Tarpon Tournaments, offering different traditions and prizes.
Tarpon season begins Saturday, May 10 with the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament. Find more informa…
