BY MATTHEW HACKL
There are few times in life you find the opportunity to upgrade from uncle to “the cool uncle.”
My venture arrived in the form of a Gasparilla Island shopping spree. James, 11…
Capt. Brad puts you on the fish, you catch the fish, you enjoy lots of fish dinners! Photos provided by Capt. Brad
Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com.
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“There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of man.”
Herman Melville
The number one question among many biologists and marine biologists is whet…
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.
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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 collect…
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 all…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Almost daily on my turtle patrols, I’m approached by someone on the beach with questions about sea turtles and what we do for them. Two of the most common questio…
“Proper functioning of the ocean is based on the network of intricate interaction among its species and their environments. Understanding these interactions and conserving these species, especially…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
When people learn that I volunteer with BGSTA’s Turtle Patrol, so many of them say how much they would love to do that too, so I figured I would bring you along o…
The big story on our local waterfront currently is the pending Eldred’s Marina sale. Whether this deal goes through or not, the property will change ownership soon. The next generation has a dozen v…
