Sports & Outdoors
Planned change for coontie plants on Bike Path
June 19, 2025
BY THE GICIA
The GICIA has undertaken a $1.3 million landscape restoration project for the Bike Path to restore the massive destruction to the native landscape caused by saltwater inundation from…
Rethink on coontie plan for the Bike Path
June 19, 2025
In 2014, Nancy Sodel’s prized doberman, Cole, was killed after eating the berries and leaves of a coontie palm, which had just been installed in the landscaping of her and her late husband Herb’s ho…
Calm, clear waters with excellent results, memories
June 19, 2025
Get the family out this summer
Summer is here and it’s hot.
We still have great fishing options. Here are some ideas you can consider. First, get out early to beat the heat. Dress with long sl…
Public input on rules for Gulf lane snapper
June 19, 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a series of public workshops to seek input on proposed rule changes for lane snapper in Gulf state waters. Staff will provide a…
EcoWatch: Manatee deaths up, state protections down
June 19, 2025
The Manatee’s Call
The manatees call from the ocean’s depths, A silent plea for peace and protection. In the sea’s expanse, their homes they’ve kept, A sanctuary from human detection. The manatee…
SW Florida Fishing: For the Ladies…
June 19, 2025
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
We are getting into the latter part of tarpon season here in Boca Grande, but the tarpon fishing is still hot! Whether you are pass fishing or fishing the beaches there a…
High dunes, nesting loggerheads and a somersault back after hatching
June 12, 2025
Here and below, ‘cliffs’ of Boca Grande. BGSTA photos
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the need to keep the beaches flat, filling in holes and level…
Charlotte County plans on opening of Englewood Beach parking area
June 12, 2025
Charlotte County has said it is reopening Englewood Beach parking, after a letter from the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, and a citizen protest on Friday, May 30.
Englewood Chamber Director Doug…
County warns on summer fertilizer
June 12, 2025
Lee County government reminds homeowners and professional landscapers to “Stop Fertilizing Gnome Matter What” beginning Sunday, June 1, until Tuesday, Sept. 30. Fertilizers containing nitrogen or ph…
Ladies Howl tournament set for Saturday, June 21
June 12, 2025
BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER
Ladies Howl at Moon Tournament will be held Saturday, June 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. The weekend events begin with Ladies Night Out Friday, June 20, from 5:30-7:30 at Scarpa’s C…