To the Editor:
I wish to thank Ms. Savas for her eye-opening article on wind turbines (Aug. 23, 2024 issue). The inefficiency, number one. The harm even one can cause when it is damaged and bre…
BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER
You would think that the TV weather reporter, being the professional that they report to be, would know the difference between a rip current and rip tide, but often they …
“Industrial-scale wind turbines can cause significant harm to the environment, wildlife, and people. The wind’s low-power density means massive materials and land/sea area requirements, along with…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
Even though Debby disrupted most of the incubating nests on the island, many of those that survived her onslaught are going about their business as usual. As of…
Iguana hunting is a delicate art, attempted by many, but perfected by few. It was earlier this month when I decided to throw my hat into the ring.
Growing up in urban Illinois, I can’t say I w…
Gasparilla Island Water Association Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable water supply.
From Sept. 16, 2024, at 8 a.m. through Octob…
Florida experiences sewage spills by local government facilities after every significant rain event, such as Tropical Storm Debby. Over six million gallons of untreated sewage were dumped as Debby…
This time of year is prime for storms. The state desperately needs the summer rains to replenish aquifers, remoisturize forests and de-heat the ground. These storms are our Florida reality. But th…
The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS), in partnership with Keep Lee County Beautiful, has announced the 2024 International Coastal Beach Cleanup on Boca Grande, a vital part of the global initia…
A lighting strike near the Range Light was recently caught in afternoon by reader Sandi Firtion. Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S., with an average of 10 deaths a year and 40 injuries. …
