BY ARLENE HALL, BOCA GRANDE SEA TURTLE ASSOC.
On June 26, Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association (BGSTA) turtle patrollers documented the 400th sea turtle nest of the 2026 nesting season. Coincidenta…
Calusa Waterkeeper invites Southwest Florida residents and community members to its Q3 State of Our Water meeting, offering an inside look at ongoing conservation efforts and the health of local wat…
Centennial Fishing Pier located at 14021 Gasparilla Road in Placida will be closed for repair work starting July 13. The pier is anticipated to reopen on July 27.
The pier closing is on Coral Cr…
The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a public hearing for the Don Pedro Knight Island Beach Renourishment Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) at 5 p.m., July 22, in the Community Center a…
Irrigation demand on the Gasparilla Island Water Association is exceeding its ability to get water onto the island; if they see no reduction, there could be a loss of water to the entire island…
BY THE GICIA
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association will begin a $25,000 Bike Path planting project during the second week of July. Native trees and grasses will be added…
I’ve spent hours talking with other longtime fishermen and fishing captains, some from other states and areas, but mostly captains. We have varied opinions, observations and a lot of common ground…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
The 2026 tarpon tournament season was a major success with six tournaments and lots of actions.
The tournament season started with the Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament hos…
“[Independence Day] will be the most memorable Epocha, in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It oug…
