Turtle Patrol highlight: nest excavations and inventory
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY One of the more important tasks the BGSTA turtle patrollers perform is nest inventory. This is done by digging up and documenting the nest contents either three days after we notice a nest has hatched, or 70 days after the nest was laid, if we didn’t see indications of a […]
Last Chance to Register for Fire Department 5K Before Price Goes Up
Nov. 15 date set
The Boca Grande Fire Department is putting on The Grande Firehouse 5K on Saturday, Nov. 15.
The run will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Ce…
Chamber Golf Scramble date set
Above, members of the Chamber at last year’s Educate Boca Golf Scramble. File photo
The Educate Boca Golf Scramble Tournament is set for Monday, Oct. 6 returning this year to…
More beach renourishment
The next phase of beach renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park, near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, is now underway, with sand being moved into place. Barring any unfors…
Island waits for next steps on parking rules
Gasparilla Island is in a waiting period as to when new parking regulations will be imposed. Currently, it is the status quo, as beach street parking is still available to all, a…
COLUMNS: CAPT. VAN HUBBARD
Our lives fly by; The impressions we make to young are permanent
Today’s times are faster than we can deal with frequently. Take to the outdoors to refresh and recover. Many o…
An extraordinary bird: The osprey
FROM BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY
Editor’s Note: This is the first of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness.
If you’…