The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted Tuesday, Nov. 18 to declare a Phase I Water Shortage due to dry conditions throughout the region. This includes the Gasparilla I…
Childhood shaped by local waters
For marine scientist JoEllen Wilson, protecting Southwest Florida’s juvenile tarpon habitats isn’t just part of the job. It carries forward a family history roote…
It was like another death on Gilchrist when a Cuban laurel, or Ficus retusa, was taken down the week before last. Milton’s salt water was too much. Owners Susan and Tom Bowers estimated the trees t…
Breaking bread with the ones we love. Giving thanks to the heaven above. Sharing our bounty with those in need. The sanctity of giving is a noble creed. Returning to traditions creates ties that bin…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
The 30th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament is only a few days away! This year’s event will have prizes for all three of our back country slam species, redfi…
On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation project.
The Nov. 12 meeting agenda included an amendment to #19-523, Ma…
It is good to be able to share memories of service to our country with others that understand
I was blessed to be able to participate in our Veterans Day celebrations. When I wrapped up my tour o…
“Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is – whether its victim is human or animal – we cannot expect things to be much better in this world. We cannot have peace among men whose…
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
It’s one of my favorite times of year to fish snook and reds in Charlotte Harbor. Halloween time is always great! This year it would seem a bunch of fish have parked themselv…
