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July 16, 2026
BY BRENT MCCONNELL As part of my professional life, I’ve spent much time in places where personal privacy was rare. In a Beijing hotel room I woke to find a Chinese man standing at the end of my…

July 16, 2026
BY SUSAN HANAFEE I am not invisible,” my new neighbor told me at a cocktail party not too long ago. “And I resent being treated like I am.” She was discussing her shopping experiences. Explain…

July 16, 2026
“We’re rapidly entering a world where everything can be monitored and measured. But the big problem is going to be the ability of humans to use, analyze and make sense of the data.”  &nbs…

July 9, 2026
Consider your earliest memories, such as that first fish with your father or grandfather. Family memories created as a child are imprinted deep, lasting a lifetime. Early memories watching elders pr…

July 9, 2026
“The takeaway lesson from the study is that many bites can be prevented if humans are aware of their surroundings and minimize risky behavior such as walking small pets near bodies of water or swim…

July 2, 2026
BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC. On June 26, Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) turtle patrollers documented the 400th sea turtle nest of the 2026 nesting season. Coincidenta…

July 2, 2026
I’ve spent hours talking with other longtime fishermen and fishing captains, some from other states and areas, but mostly captains. We have varied opinions, observations and a lot of common ground…

July 2, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The 2026 tarpon tournament season was a major success with six tournaments and lots of actions. The tournament season started with the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament hos…

July 2, 2026
“[Independence Day] will be the most memorable Epocha, in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It oug…

June 19, 2026
I advise early-morning or evening trips to avoid the heat. You can still catch fish during the day if you can take the sun. Shade helps! Our tarpon fishing has been all over the place. We’ve enjoyed…