Mote’s tarpon tagging kicks off for 2017 in Charlotte Harbor
■ SUBMITTED BY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM Dr. James Locascio conducts tarpon tagging in Charlotte Harbor off of Punta Gorda …
Memorial Day weekend marine life reminder
■ SUBMITTED BY MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM The sun is out, the weather is warm, and it is the perfect time of year for boating in Southwest Florida’s coastal waters. Mote Marine Laborator…
Literature Forum thanks all for another great season
To the Editor: The Literature Forum has ended another successful season. More than 200 lovers of fine literature attended the past season’s Literature Forum. Able presenters and discussion leaders,…
GUEST EDITORIAL: Thank you, Boca Grande, for helping to rebuild Haiti
BY BEN SCOTT – On behalf of the Hope for Haitian Committee of Boca Grande, we thank all donors for their heartfelt gifts and making this a very successful year. We exceeded our goal of building 130…
BIPS Green Gala a huge success
To the Editor: We kicked up our heels and boot scooted till the cows came home! Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) extends a heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to making our 2017 Green Ga…
Mix it up with the Chamber this Thursday
The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to their March mixer, which will be held on Thursday, March 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Paradise Cove Properties office, 471 Park Aven…
Beach access parking clarified by parking committee member
To the Editor, I would like to clarify some of the issues mentioned in the article last week, “Beach access parking to be cleaned up; new signage proposed,” because the article has raised some conc…
Thanks for another vibrant and fun History Bytes season
To the Editor, A special ‘thank you’ to the U.S. Trust/Bank of America team of Paul Hudson, Kim and Scott for their great sponsorship of the History Bytes 2016-17 season. It is great to have t…
Please take a moment to think about Tank’s Legacy
To the Editor, Tank’s Legacy is a local 501(c)3 dog-and-cat rescue organization. We recently had a three-day event at the PetSmart, where three cats and two dogs were adopted into their foreve…