Editorial
The FWC needs you to improve recreational fisheries data collection
June 28, 2019
To the Editor: Did you know there are multiple ways you can contribute to fishery data collection as a recreational angler? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) collects data…
Camp kids say thanks to Woman’s Club and community through beach street clean-up
June 28, 2019
To the Editor: Our 2019 Boca Grande Community Center Summer Camp kids wanted to say “Thank You” to the island and especially the Boca Grande Woman’s Club for their sincere generosity in creating a …
It takes a lot of hard-working people to make the GIKC as successful as it is
June 14, 2019
To the Editor: What a great year for the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament. Records were broken with 81 tarpon released, and we raised $42,000 for community charities! The Board of D…
Florida residents urged to prepare for hurricane season now
June 7, 2019
To the Editor: Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, and the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) encourages all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies now…
Boca Grande Historical Society sets summer hours
June 7, 2019
To the Editor: Summer hours for the Boca Grande History Center began on June 1. We are now open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday through September…
Recreational red snapper season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters
June 7, 2019
To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season will start on June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 12, closing July 13. Anglers fishing from private recreational…
No to low red tide observed in area by FWC
May 30, 2019
To the Editor: The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background to very low concentrations in Southwest Florida and at background concentrations in Northwest Florida over the past …
FWC: Pay those manatees no mind – they’re just doing their thing
May 30, 2019
To the Editor: It’s that time of year: Mote Marine Laboratory scientists have started observing manatee mating herds (multiple males trying to mate with a female) around Sarasota’s beaches and insh…
Lee County given kudos for hurricane response
May 24, 2019
■ SUBMITTED BY LEE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS The official start to the 2019 hurricane season is less than a month away. Lee County is ready, thanks to the longstanding and constant support of the Lee B…
Support the inclusion of habitat in fisheries management
May 24, 2019
■ SUBMITTED BY BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST Whether you fish for bonefish, tarpon, permit or any other species, it is important to understand the vital role of habitat in our fisheries. The current …