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May 28, 2026
The Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament, organized by the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum, is this coming Saturday, May 30.  Registration is day-of from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Whidden’s Marina inside…

May 28, 2026
A proposed turnover of all red snapper fishing control to the state was halted by a federal judge last week, just before Memorial Day weekend. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Department press relea…

May 28, 2026
I remember as kids it was always “not me” when parents asked who did something. We are so busy blaming the other side and fighting over fish stocks, we can’t see the forest for the trees. Are fish s…

May 28, 2026
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Tarpon season is well underway here in Boca Grande and we are having a great year so far! The island is buzzing with talks of tarpon, from tournament wins to big fish sto…

May 21, 2026
With the opening of red snapper season this year, the state of Florida will assume management of all of the recreational Atlantic red snapper fisheries in both state and federal waters. The season i…

May 21, 2026
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on June 6. Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pink Pony Courtyard. F…

May 21, 2026
During their May 19 City Commission Regular Meeting, the North Port City Commission approved the revised General Terms and Parcel Map Option B to advance a conservation easement with Big Waters Land…

May 21, 2026
Above, Ben McCoy, Ryan Hartnett, Damon Williams, Tom OShane, Ryan Schloessen and Mote Aquarium & Marine. Photos by Caroline Mote Aquarium and Marine released 1,500 juvenile snook at Lemon Bay…

May 21, 2026
Through week ending 05/20/26 Weekly turtle reports State Park Turtle Numbers Cayo Costa- 49 Loggerhead, 1 Green Gasparilla- 2 Loggerhead Don Pedro- 28 Loggerhead Stump Pass- 13 Lo…

May 21, 2026
The South Gulf Cove Lock is extending its operating hours to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25 to accommodate increased holiday boating traffic. Normal operational hours will resume…