Opinion
Mote to host a masquerade gala and you’re invited
September 4, 2015
To the Editor: Enjoy an enchanted evening full of dancing and mystery while supporting Mote Marine Laboratory at the second annual masquerade gala, Bal Masqué: Midnight in the Garden of Good and E…
Gulf state recreational red snapper season reopens Labor Day
September 4, 2015
To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters reopens to harvest Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-7, and will continue to be open for Saturdays and Sundays in September and Oc…
Apostles Build 2015 a success, can you help in 2016?
August 28, 2015
To the Editor: Under the Lord’s watchful eye our Apostles Build 2015 project began in early January and was completed on schedule thanks to our partnership with nine local church congregations. Th…
Suncoast Humane Society nearing goal of 100 pet adoptions
August 28, 2015
Matthew adopted Bear the 4-year-old Miniature Pinscher from Suncoast Humane Society on November 19, 2014! From August 1-31, you c…
Join CHNEP at September retreat
August 21, 2015
To the Editor: Thanks to everyone who has already registered to attend the CHNEP Retreat. The form has been changed so that we can learn what you are most proud that CHNEP has accomplished whether…
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…