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EcoWatch: Sea turtles vs Plastics = Demise

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.

“Sea turtles have stood the test of time. They are among the oldest living creatures on Earth. Their origins date back at least 110 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. But plastic pollution threatens the future of these amazing survivors. At least 11 million metric tons of plastic pollution enter the ocean per […]

Letters: Families need beaches, open up 5th Street, respect for environment

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: My husband and I visit Boca Grande quite often. I read with great interest the articles focusing on the parking issues on Gasparilla Island, specifically in Boca Grande. I was particularly dismayed and disheartened by what appears to be the Lee County Commission’s deliberate attempt to limit its exposure to public input […]

Deadline upcoming for Sea Grape bathroom bids at Gasparilla Island State Park

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

June 25 is the deadline for bids for new bathrooms at Gasparilla Island State Park and their Sea Grape lot. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting sealed contractor bids for the Sea Grape Restroom at the Gasparilla Island State Park. Contractors must be licensed to work in this […]

Audubon Everglades team issues report on restoration, bird populations 

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

Twice a year, the Audubon Florida Everglades team brings together updates on restoration, research, and policy issues impacting the River of Grass. “We are celebrating successes. New projects are in line for congressional authorization this year, including the critically important Western Everglades Restoration Project,” said Director of Everglades Policy Kelly Cox in a release.  The […]

‘Howl’ organizers say good day Irene

Written by Guest Columnist on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.

Second was Outta Line; last fish was goodnight with Irene, too BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER,PRESIDENT, GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum hosted the “Ladies Howl at The Moon” tournament last weekend to a fantastic group of ladies, captains and friends! There were 16 entrees in the tournament.  Fishing started quickly with several […]

Sarasota, Fort Myers merchants and restaurants push back on strict parking rules

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

As parking has once again occupied the forefront of islanders’ minds, several other popular destinations along the Gulf Coast have been having similar conversations just this week.  Boutique merchants in downtown Sarasota threatened to sue the city over paid parking. Merchants on Palm Avenue, ironically the home of both a Methodist and Episcopal Church, have […]

Bids out for State Park renourishment

Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Community, Featured News, News, Sports & Outdoors.

The state is soliciting bids for the renourishment of the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park. The process will include 150,000 cubic yards of fill that is “compatible with the existing native beach sand.” Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting the contractor bids in a […]

Process detailed for island iguana removal

Written by Anna Ridilla on . Posted in Breaking News, News, Sports & Outdoors.

As summer gets underway in Boca Grande, iguanas have become more of a problem for some.  A reminder that Lee County residents can call (855) 525-5656 to request a removal, during which they will also have to give Brian Ambrose of Blue Iguana Pest Control Inc. permission to go on their property. The company starts […]