Opinion
Curtain goes up on LBHS ‘A Christmas Carol’ in November
October 18, 2019
To the Editor: Lemon Bay High School Theatre Troupe 0257 commences its first season under the guidance of its new Director Sarah Ballard-Richardson with the performance of the classic holiday seaso…
Dig in to National Fossil Day at The Bishop
October 11, 2019
To the Editor: Learn more about fossils and receive half-price admission to The Bishop as we celebrate National Fossil Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. This year we are thrilled to …
Lit Forum begins season with ‘The Mercy Seat’
October 11, 2019
To the Editor: The Literature Forum will inaugurate its 2019-20 season on Thursday, November 7 with a presentation of “The Mercy Seat” by Elizabeth Winthrop. This brutally incisive and tender novel…
Red tide update for the week
October 11, 2019
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations offshore of Pinellas County, background concentrations offshore of Hillsborough County, very low to low …
Happy haunting and a different kind of turkey shoot
October 4, 2019
To the Editor:
Get your spookiest costumes ready and start practicing your B-ball, because two of the most time-honored traditions in Boca Grande are just around the corner.
On Saturday, Oct. 26 Le…
Learn to sail this November
October 4, 2019
To the Editor: Come learn to sail or refresh your skills with Englewoood Sailing Association’s (ESA) Adult Sailing Class for those 18 and over. This popular fall class will be held November 4 thru …
Fishing ABCs, nature walks and kayaking free this month through CHEC
October 4, 2019
To the Editor:
Learn the “ABC’s of Fishing” with Capt. Doug Rhees at 10 a.m. on October 16 at Bayshore Live Oak Park, 23157 Bayshore Road, Pt. Charlotte. Capt. Doug is a USCG 100-Ton Master Captain…
Sea turtle nest numbers remain the same as last week
September 27, 2019
■ BY SUE ERWIN The most recent turtle nest update provided by the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association remains the same as last week, indicating that the end of nesting season is near. The season off…
It’s official! Mote declares record-breaking year for sea turtle nests in the Sarasota area
September 27, 2019
To the Editor: Sea turtle nesting season is not yet over, but Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) has already recorded a 38-year-record number of nests in the Sarasota area….
Hermitage presents ‘Historical Activism in Song and Print”
September 20, 2019
To the Editor: The Hermitage’s October programs include “Historical Activism in Song and Print,” with poet Melissa Range and musician and storyteller Reggie Harris. Range will read from a new colle…