Sports & Outdoors
EcoWatch: May 26, least we forget
May 23, 2025
In Flanders Fields In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below…
Lee County on task for palm maintenance on Gilchrist Avenue
May 22, 2025
Lee County is planning tree maintenance on Gilchrist Avenue. Crews from the county, including Lee County Parks and Recreation, have been out in medians also on 5th between Park and Gilchrist.
“Le…
Maritime Museum puts on writing contest for Kids Classic sponsorship
May 22, 2025
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on June 7.
Registration is from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pink Pony Court…
Red Gill tourney this Sunday benefits Maritime Museum
May 22, 2025
This Sunday, May 25 is the 2025 Red Gill Invitational tarpon tournament at Whidden’s Marina.
The tournament, hosted by William Woodroffe, raises money for the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum, h…
Loss of landscaping makes for challenges for residents, turtle nests
May 22, 2025
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Sea turtle nesting activity on the island is picking up as we progress further into May. With this increase in activity comes the BGSTA’s annual reminder about how…
Tarpon season is in full swing; time to enjoy waters
May 22, 2025
Tarpon season is in full swing.
The Ladies Day tarpon tournament was successful despite windy weather. Capt. Frank Davis aboard the Native guided his sister-in-law to two silver kings and a first…
Hey, Moma! wins ‘World’s Richest’ second year in a row
May 16, 2025
T
he World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament kicked off on Wednesday afternoon, May 14. There were 28 releases on the first day of fishing and 60 fish caught in total.
“The wind stirs the pass…
Nesting season began in May; zones modified with Florida state approval
May 15, 2025
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) is back out patrolling the beaches of Gasparilla Island for sea turtle nesting activity, and we didn’t have long to…
Tourism promo for Lee Parks gives points, perks
May 15, 2025
Ruane chairs Tourism Development Council
The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau and Lee County Parks & Recreation have partnered to give local residents and visitors new ways to kick…
Boca Grande ladies’ tennis event brings Miami group here
May 15, 2025
Each year, Paula Barth brings a group to Boca Grande from Miami for tennis. This has been a tradition for the last decade. This year the friendly competition was held at the Boca Bay Pass Club. Abov…