Opinion
Register kids now for the Michael O’Donnell Memorial Fish-a-Thon
August 21, 2015
To the Editor: An Englewood Pioneer Days tradition returns again for the sixth year. Kids 12 and under can participate in the 6th Annual Michael O’Donnell Memorial Fish-A-Thon. Chairs Cathy and Rog…
Storms impacting sea turtles on southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast
August 14, 2015
SUBMITTED BY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION – Heavy rain and rough weather along southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast are impacting sea turtle nests along the beaches, jeopardizi…
Divers: Display flag, boaters, be aware
August 7, 2015
Submitted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – Whether diving in Pensacola, scalloping in the Big Bend, lobstering in the Florida Keys or seeing the sights below the water’s …
Come to the Mote Aquarium and help celebrate their birthday with a low admission fee
August 7, 2015
To the Editor: In honor of Mote Marine Lab’s 60th anniversary, Florida residents are invited to discover the wonders of Mote Aquarium for just $6 every Saturday this September.
This year, Mote…
Whoever controls the media, controls the mind
July 24, 2015
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – So this week we had a lesson in social media. The tale of Sam Samsonov, “our Sam,” as we call him, went viral worldwide. The story of a man who collected tolls for the Gasparil…
A word about your local farmers market
July 17, 2015
Dear People of Boca Grande, The Boca Grande Farmers Market appeals to you for help and assistance in finding and identifying new market location alternatives. When we began our plans in the summer …
Editor’s note: We will miss you, Sam
July 17, 2015
Many of you are aware that Sam Samsonov, a toll tender with the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority for 30 years, is no longer at the booth. There has been a flood of responses on social media reg…
Go to the beach? This survey’s for you
July 10, 2015
To the Editor: If you visit Florida’s beaches, your feedback can help Mote Marine Lab scientists enhance their real-time Beach Conditions Reporting System (BCRS). Florida residents and visitors ar…
Come say ‘Happy Birthday’ to Guinness World Records’ Oldest Manatee at South Florida Museum
July 10, 2015
To the Editor: Snooty is an extra special Florida manatee who sets records every day for how long we know manatees can live. That fact has now been documented by the Guinness World Records. He has…
Letter to the Editor: A big Ladies Day ‘thanks’
July 3, 2015
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament had a successful outcome with a field of 38 boats and 18 total tarpon released, double the amoun…