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August 2, 2024
The South Florida PGA Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt competition was held at Lemon Bay Golf Club last week. “It is the first step to Augusta and the Masters Junior Golf Drive, Pitch and Putt,” sa…

August 1, 2024
“There is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of man.” Herman Melville The number one question among many biologists and marine biologists is whet…

August 1, 2024
Mixed grouper and snappers can be found. Photos provided by Capt. Brad Capt. Brad Hickman can be reach at 941-716-3757 or OffshoreBocaGrande.com. p23Download

August 1, 2024
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY  As I’ve mentioned in this column on many occasions, one important aspect of our duties as BGSTA turtle patrollers is to collect data for FWC. We not only collect…

August 1, 2024
Fans support new shrimp boat; old C.J. served until 2022 After nearly two years, Capt. Mike Bigler has purchased a new shrimping boat with a slight rebrand from the original Capt. C.J. “The ne…

August 1, 2024
Among the competitors at the equestrian grounds in Versailles, France for the jumping competition for the Paris Olympics is Baloutinue, a 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding. Baloutinue, with rider Laura…

August 1, 2024
Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, including pickleball courts, and is asking for public comment. Mack A. Youn…

August 1, 2024
Mane attraction: Horse visit on Gasparilla Island On Saturday, July 27, two horses were on the beach north of 17th Street. Lee County Ordinance 20-27 prohibits equestrian riding in county parks e…

July 26, 2024
Readers have asked about the different procedures for the removal of invasive iguanas on Gasparilla Island. On the north end of Gasparilla Island, there is a different procedure for the removal of t…

July 26, 2024
In the most recent regional report by Florida Fish and Wildlife, they listed enforcement actions in the July 11, 2024 report: Wildlife: Officers Lejarzar and Hardgrove were on patrol when they ob…