As boating activity increases nationwide over the Fourth of July holiday, USCG Auxiliary, Southeast District, Flotilla 99 is participating in Operation Dry Water, a national awareness campaign focus…
BY BETSY F. JOINER GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM
The Ladies Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament, hosted by the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum, will be held Saturday, June 20 from 7 to 10 p…
This Saturday, June 13 is the 2026 Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament.
The tournament, hosted by William Woodroffe, raises money for the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum, helping to preserv…
On Monday, June 8, an earthquake off Cuba shook most of Florida for about a minute. There were no building damages reported, though the Gasparilla Island Water Association reported a pipe break that…
Above, Capt. Wayne Joiner and the kids team on the Hey, Moma! released two hungry tarpon to win the 2026 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament last Saturday afternoon. Photos here. Phot…
It was a perfect finish at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6, as local favorite Golden Tempo won the third of horse racing’s Triple Crown in a rain-soaked race. He is jointly owned by Phipps St…
Stop by Boca Grande Outfitters where Barbara Caliguire can help you find the best reel for fishing. Remember Father’s Day is just around the corner! 375 Park Ave., Boca Grande.
Photo by Matt
Lee County invites the community to celebrate the completion of the new Big Carlos Pass Bridge and the Big Carlos Bridge Artificial Reef with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 30.
The e…
“Even if it’s just for a moment and even if the windows are cracked, it is never safe to leave an animal in a parked vehicle alone. Not only can leaving an animal in a hot car lead to fatal heat str…
