Florida assumes control of red snapper on both coasts
With the opening of red snapper season this year, the state of Florida will assume management of all of the recreational Atlantic red snapper fisheries in both state and federal waters. The season is also expanded. In a press release, Gov. DeSantis expressed that it was part of making Florida the most “angler-friendly state in […]
Kids Classic seeks entries
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on June 6.
Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pi…
Conservation plan for Warm Mineral Springs proceeds at North Port meeting
During their May 19 City Commission Regular Meeting, the North Port City Commission approved the revised General Terms and Parcel Map Option B to advance a conservation easement…
Snook release with Mote at Lemon Bay Golf
Above, Ben McCoy, Ryan Hartnett, Damon Williams, Tom OShane, Ryan Schloessen and Mote Aquarium & Marine. Photos by Caroline
Mote Aquarium and Marine released 1,500 juvenil…
Boca Grande Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Through week ending 05/20/26
Weekly turtle reports
State Park Turtle Numbers
Cayo Costa- 49 Loggerhead, 1 Green
Gasparilla- 2 Loggerhead
Don Pedro- 28 Loggerhead…
Lock schedule for South Gulf Cove
The South Gulf Cove Lock is extending its operating hours to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25 to accommodate increased holiday boating traffic. Normal operationa…
‘Ding’ Darling tournament results listed
The 14th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament, held on May 15, reports another record-breaking year of tournament sponsorships, donations and anglers to suppo…