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EcoWatch: The Endangered Species Act is safe for now

April 9, 2026
We all have a responsibility to protect endangered species, both for their sake and for the sake of our own future generations. Loretta Lynch, a former U.S. Attorney General, in a widely attribut…

EcoWatch: Crows, Hymns and a changing world

April 2, 2026
Last year EcoWatch’s Easter column, “Hallelujahs and OMGs,” featured environmental problems that were strangling the environment. Now, looking back on the problems listed, it was no surprise that th…

SW Florida Fishing: The BIG fish are biting …

April 2, 2026
Besides this regular size flounder caught by Swifty Morris, next has Jeff Koziol with a big bronze redfish and William Alexander with a big one too. Second row has John Wallace caught and release…

History: No pirates, no gold, but lots of bugs in the selling of Gasparilla

March 26, 2026
Above, The Charlotte Harbor & Northern Railway used a bloody pirate as their main brochure for the island in its early days. Boca Grande Historical Society Archives BY JIM BLAHA, BOCA GRANDE…

Van Hubbard: Mackerel, both Spanish and king, best in icy coolers

March 26, 2026
March leads us into our spring season. We did enjoy some spring-like weather last month, but each one should be weaker now. Spring has officially arrived, and I’m excited about all the fishing optio…

OPINION: Protecting children in this new, algorithmic world

March 26, 2026
BY BRENT McCONNELL Don’t forget the sunscreen. Fasten your seatbelt. Don’t talk to strangers. These protective nudges of parenthood are the steady, watchful rhythm we use to keep danger at bay…

EcoWatch: Life awakening as Spring migration begins

March 26, 2026
When all the world appears to be in tumult, and nature itself is feeling the assault of climate change, the seasons retain their essential rhythm. Yes, fall gives us a premonition of winter, but the…

SW Florida Fishing: Snook fishing heats up …

March 26, 2026
 BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Another great week of spring break fishing out on the flats! A slower start to the week with water temperatures climbing back up from the cold spell last weekend bu…

Ask a Doc: What happens when your doctor recommends a specialist?

March 19, 2026
The Boca Grande Health Clinic is the first stop for many residents and workers seeking care, from routine checkups to serious conditions such as cancer, heart disease and complex infections. Each ye…

Remembering Capt. John ‘Tater’ Spinks as a mentor and friend

March 19, 2026
I’ve been blessed to share time with many amazing people in my life. Several of them are legends in our fishing world. They took time from their lives to help me navigate life and mentored me on thi…