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August 1, 2024
Mixed grouper and snappers can be found. Photos provided by Capt. Brad Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com. p23Download

August 1, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  As I’ve mentioned in this column on many occasions, one important aspect of our duties as BGSTA turtle patrollers is to collect data for FWC. We not only collec…

August 1, 2024
Fans support new shrimp boat; old C.J. served until 2022 After nearly two years, Capt. Mike Bigler has purchased a new shrimping boat with a slight rebrand from the original Capt. C.J. “The …

August 1, 2024
Among the competitors at the equestrian grounds in Versailles, France for the jumping competition for the Paris Olympics is Baloutinue, a 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding. Baloutinue, with rider Lau…

August 1, 2024
Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, including pickleball courts, and is asking for public comment. Mack A. Yo…

August 1, 2024
Mane attraction: Horse visit on Gasparilla Island On Saturday, July 27, two horses were on the beach north of 17th Street. Lee County Ordinance 20-27 prohibits equestrian riding in county parks…

July 26, 2024
In the most recent regional report by Florida Fish and Wildlife, they listed enforcement actions in the July 11, 2024 report: Wildlife: Officers Lejarzar and Hardgrove were on patrol when they …

July 26, 2024
Electronics at outdoors-geared boarding school Gator Wilderness Camp School in Punta Gorda is a residential Christian program for boys ages 11-15 with behavioral issues. Typically, the staff at…

July 26, 2024
Lee County was notified Friday, July 19, that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s CRS rating of 5 and National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts at this time.  FEMA dete…

July 26, 2024
BY VAN HUBBARD I understand that with our increased numbers fishing will not be as easy ever again. Millions of new participants, fewer fish and numerous regulations, plus habitat devastation a…