Vermilion Waves
Fiery red sunsets aren’t just for the summer time. Karen and Chandler Converse were out for a nice boat ride and captured this gorgeous scene. Photo by Karen Converse
BIPS Thanks as Lighthouse Reopens
The Barrier Island Parks Society extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Grand Reopening this past Saturday. The event’s succ…
Fishing pier closed for repairs
The Centennial Fishing Pier at 14021 Gasparilla Rd., Placida, Fla., will be closed for repairs Feb. 24 to 27, 2026.
For more information contact John Persechino at (941) 661-0…
Wellcraft blown on storm cruise to Pine Island, recovered intact
Last week, strong winds snapped a boat lift in South Boca Bay, sending a Wellcraft Scarab Sport into the water. The boat was presumed sunk after it disappeared, but three days la…
Strict water restrictions now in effect
All of Gasparilla Island and Charlotte County has restricted watering schedules this spring. As jurisdictions overlap, residents should follow the strictest restriction in each s…
International Fishing: Long distance marlin … and sailfish
BY BILLY CALDWELL
My buddy Toby Wiener said let’s go fishing somewhere else, so he found Cebaco Bay Sportfishing Club in Panama. Six of us, Toby, Ed, Andy, Jim, Shakey and I f…
Right whale detour: Millipede cruises off Gasparilla
The right whale Millipede, spotted in Northeast Florida in December, visited Boca Grande last weekend.
It happened Friday, when Andre Lawrence, of South Gulf Cove, was out wit…