Opinion
DOG LIFE: A billion dollar industry
July 29, 2022
People have a tendency to overdo on everything; be a toy, treats, foods, collars etc … the dog product business which is a billion dollar industry caters more to the people’s needs than that of th…
ECOWATCH: Sharks are not bad guys … we are
July 29, 2022
“The odds of being attacked and killed by a shark are 1 in 3,748,067
(0.000026 percent), which means that there are 18 diseases
and ac…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A beautiful new license plate option could be available soon
July 29, 2022
To the Editor:
Orders for Bonefish Tarpon Trust plates are now being accepted. The BTT plate will be produced as soon as we have sold 3,000 vouchers at a cost of $33 each ($25 will directly benef…
Turtle tracks: Turtle facts you might not know
July 21, 2022
Have you ever wondered what kind of data the The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Patrol Team with its 26 volunteers documents? Specific data of every single sea turtle nest on the Island including their GPS…
REMEMBRANCES: America in 1962, when the world almost ended
July 21, 2022
Like every year, 1962 had its moments of joy and sadness. It was hilarious to witness a sultry Marilyn Monroe sing “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy in May, and devastating when, sa…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Applications now open for Fall 2022 Gulf Coast Board Institute
July 21, 2022
To the Editor:
Gulf Coast Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its October 2022 Fall Gulf Coast Board Institute (GCBI). The online application and overview for the program are a…
St. James City Boat Ramp closed July 25 to January
July 21, 2022
To the Editor:
St. James City boat ramp closed July 25 to January
Pine Island Commercial Marina, 6001 Maria Drive, Saint James City will close Monday, July 25, through the remainder of the yea…