“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated reframes of nature in the assurance that da…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
As I’m writing this article, BGSTA turtle patrollers have completed 278 inventories involving the sea turtle nests on Gasparilla Island. In previous articles, I’ve…
BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island…
“All magic comes with a price, dearie”
Rumpelstiltskin, a character on ABC’s Once Upon a Time
On Aug. 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a white paper and supporting materia…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Wow, the 2025 sea turtle nesting season is sure winding down quickly now! If you’ve been tracking the weekly statistics in the Boca Beacon, you may have noticed th…
Virtual dog training allows owners to access real-time video sessions with professional trainers. It’s fun and it works without having to leave your house, and your dog will be in a comfortable envi…
BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island…
“The Skies Belong to the Birds and we must safeguard their migratory routes.”
Attributed to Rachel Carson, American marine biologist and conservationist, and writer of the 1960 book, “Silent Spri…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Since May 1st, a hearty group of BGSTA volunteers have been out in the early morning patrolling Gasparilla Island beaches to document and monitor sea turtle nestin…
BY JAMES J. BLAHA, DIRECTOR BOCA GRANDE HISTORY CENTER
“In order to understand the difference between the Boca Grande of 1949 and today, you have to realize that in 1949, Gasparilla Island, of ne…
