The Manatee’s Call
The manatees call from the ocean’s depths, A silent plea for peace and protection. In the sea’s expanse, their homes they’ve kept, A sanctuary from human detection. The manatee…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
We are getting into the latter part of tarpon season here in Boca Grande, but the tarpon fishing is still hot! Whether you are pass fishing or fishing the beaches there a…
Here and below, ‘cliffs’ of Boca Grande. BGSTA photos
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the need to keep the beaches flat, filling in holes and level…
The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of all ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The jo…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Month one of sea turtle nesting season is in the books – and more importantly, on the beaches. The season officially began for BGSTA on May 1 and we documented exa…
Kiwanis Club challenge
BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER
“Miss Lana Turner, famous movie actress and her husband, Mr. Dan Topping, who spent four days in Boca Grande…
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…
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…
