Kayak last of Calusa series talks for season
Kayak Fishing in Southwest Florida, the fourth and final talk in a series of free Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail-related programs, is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers. Presenter Justin Stuller, owner of Estero River Outfitters, will be discussing tips, tricks, trends and equipment. […]
Army Corps revisits beach renourishment costs
A Lee County beach renourishment program on Gasparilla Island, initially planned for 2025 and hoped for this year, is still in the works, but the cost has yet to be determined. T…
Wheeler pickleball and tennis complex nears completion
Surface preparation continues at the Wheeler Road Community Park, where construction for new tennis and pickleball courts is nearing completion.
“Everything is on track for Ma…
Fifth-grade artists bring creativity and safety to GICIA Bike Path
BY THE GICIA
This spring, visitors to the Bike Path will be greeted not only by Boca Grande’s seasonal beauty but also by a vibrant display of student-created artwork promotin…
Lemon Bay Women head to Regionals
The Lemon Bay Women’s Interclub team will be headed to Regionals at Heron Creek next week. Interclub is a part of Florida State Golf Association. It is a six week tournament, thr…
Pigskin Pickin’ League Winner
Dave ‘Smitty’ Smith, of Hudson’s Grocery, picked the Seattle Seahawks to win the Super Bowl this year. Smitty won this year’s Boca Beacon Pigskin Pickin’ League. Congrats Smitty…
Perfect fishing weather …
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
In between fronts this week, the fishing was great. As water temperatures began to rebound from the low 50s to the 70s, the fish were active and looki…