Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources is continuing to monitor the seabird nesting colony in front of SeaWatch, off Gulf Shores Drive. Last week, they expanded the fenced-off area to create e…
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
Tarpon season is now in full swing – with lots of fish throughout the area. Late afternoon and early evening Pass trips have been most productive. Despite some continued he…
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at Boca Grande Fishing Pier for the annual youth fishing tournament. This free tournament is open to all youths ages 13 and under o…
Particularly during the spring and early summer, the Gasparilla Sound is one of the most beautiful and special bodies of water in Florida. I’m very fortunate to be able to paddle this body of water…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
The 2024 sea turtle nesting season for Gasparilla Island officially kicked off on May 1, and runs through October 31.
Trained Turtle Patrol volunteers with the…
The Hilarium received a warm welcome as she pulled into the Boca Grande Marina on Thursday afternoon, May 2.
Hilarium is a motor yacht built by Royal Hakvoort Shipyard from The Netherlands and ow…
Boca Grande has a full season of tarpon tournaments, offering different traditions and prizes.
“The tournaments are a great tradition,” said Betsy Joiner, president of the Gasparilla Island Mari…
There is a synergy between what Nelson Smith Groome IV does and what the fisherpeople of Boca Grande do. One would have a hard time surviving without the other. They certainly would not be as succes…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
It is starting to feel like summer here in Boca Grande and that means one thing. Tarpon! The tarpon are starting to show up in the passes and in the harbor. Look to targe…
