State Parks hold meetings on plans
Above and below, Florida DEP staff heard from island residents and non-profits. Photos by Cheryl In March, the state of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Park Planning released new management plans for Gasparilla Island State Park, Cayo Costa, Don Pedro Island and Stump Pass. On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, most of the […]
Rain front soaked Gasparilla Island Tuesday
The fast-in, fast-out Tuesday morning rain gave all near a picture window a show as it moved through. It brought cooler weather this week, and washed out pollen and dust. This we…
Quick rain makes giant mess across island
Above, High water on Gulf Boulevard and a stuck Dodge minivan. Photo by Jay Iacoma
A quick rainstorm on Tuesday, April 7 dumped rain and flooded streets on Gasparilla Island…
The Great Seashell Hunt
Barrier Island Parks Society and Florida Park Service held their Great Seashell Hunt last week. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse created their own version of a Easter egg hunt. This g…
Lighthouse Day
Florida Lighthouse Day was celebrated last Saturday. The volunteers at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum were busy at work. Shown at top, Wendy Hogan & Judy Morgan…
Special time: Drone spoons, windy days and changing conditions
Spring fishing is peaking and our weather will continue to heat up. This is the short window to enjoy our transitional fishing. It was a colder winter and the fish are hungry. Su…
SW Florida Fishing: Fish and … birds?
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
Over the last few weeks, loads and loads of people have come to paradise hoping for warmer weather and excited to go fishing. My job is simple, fulfilling…