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…
Independence Day is a cause for remembrance and celebration. Unfortunately, celebratory fireworks can literally frighten baby birds to death.
Although beachside fireworks shows are entertaining t…
BY MARK HOOGENDOORN, OPEN SHORES OF SW FLORIDA
Lee County has a rule about its parks: county parks must be open to the public every day of the year, and no permit may be issued that blocks the pu…
The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association is thankful for the Community Grant it received this spring from the Boca Grande Woman’s Club to support the fieldwork operations of the BGSTA’s Turtle Patrol…
Clear, calm evening for Ladies Howl
Above, Capt. Wayne Joiner and the team on Hey, Moma! wins Ladies Night Out, Howl Tarpon Tournament last Saturday night. Capt. Wayne Joiner earlier in the tarpo…
BY JESS GOSLOWSKI
After countless trips through the Pass without landing a tarpon, I had a feeling this trip would be different.
As we headed out that evening, I looked at my boss, Wendy, and…
