The 27th annual G.I.F.T (Gasparilla Island Fly-fishing Tournament), presented by Gasparilla Outfitters to benefit the Boca Grande Historical Society, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, so if you’re i…
It is possible there will soon be another layer of protection for local manatees, as the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted this week to adopt a year-round manatee protection zone ordinance for…
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
Typically September and October are our rainy months around the Island.
The rainwater enters the Peace and Myakka River water basins and comes down into Charlotte Harbor…
A new set of sneakers will be pounding the courts of The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club this season, as the new pro. His name is John Cappabianca.
Florida born Cappabianca will be replacing Mark Hora…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed an Executive Order this month to extend the catch-and-release-only limit on snook in the area of Charlotte Harbor until Dec. 1…
Knowing where juvenile tarpon live is only part of the challenge in keeping a healthy tarpon population thriving. Bonefish & Tarpon Trust researchers are acutely aware, though, that keeping heal…
