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October 22, 2026
Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa: 531 Loggerhead, 25 Green, 2 Leatherback, 20,879 hatchlings  Gasparilla: 32 Loggerhead, 489 hatchlings  Don Pedro: 233 Loggerhe…

October 22, 2026
From first catch to captain Will Waterhouse knew he wanted to fish for a living when he was only eight years old living in Westchester County, New York.  “My family started coming here in like…

October 22, 2026
Saturday evening was wet, but the Whidden’s 100 anniversary fish fry was great. It was wonderful to see locals of all ages gathered to celebrate Whidden’s Marina’s century celebration. The Boca G…

October 22, 2026
Sofia Shank (above), Will Cross and Cole Lindsey (right) attended the Student Leadership Academy Cross Country Meet at Suncoast Community School in Sarasota.            Photos submitted

October 22, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE The back country fishing this last week has been lights out with lots of really nice sized snook, redfish and trout chasing bait on the flats! Along with the snook, re…

October 15, 2026
Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa: 531 Loggerhead, 25 Green, 2 Leatherback, 20,879 hatchlings  Gasparilla: 32 Loggerhead, 489 hatchlings  Don Pedro: 233 Loggerhe…

October 15, 2026
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection published submitted plans for the rebuilding of the Placida Fishing Pier. The pier is a long-awaited reconstruction after recen…

October 15, 2026
Above, the parking areas where no parking signs went up in September around the Palm Island Transit ferry area of Placida Road. Charlotte graphic A representative from Palm Island Transit Inc. ca…

October 15, 2026
The 1st Street area of Gasparilla Island is a formidable surfing spot after storms, whether hurricane or just high winds. On Saturday, there were many out there to catch the remnant waves of Isaias…

October 15, 2026
GICIA and Lee County partner to restore historic Banyan Street BY THE GICIA In partnership with Lee County, the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association is moving forward wit…