Placida ramp project revised eight times for approval
On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation project. The Nov. 12 meeting agenda included an amendment to #19-523, Master Site Plan & Design – Placida West Boat Ramp Expansion with Coastal Engineering Consultants of Bonita Springs, in the amount of $310,600. This is for […]
COLUMNS: CAPT. VAN HUBBARD
It is good to be able to share memories of service to our country with others that understand
I was blessed to be able to participate in our Veterans Day celebrations. When I…
EcoWatch: Shop for cruelty-free products this holiday
“Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is – whether its victim is human or animal – we cannot expect things to be much better in this world. We cannot have p…
SW Florida Fishing: Favorite time of year…
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
It’s one of my favorite times of year to fish snook and reds in Charlotte Harbor. Halloween time is always great! This year it would seem a bunch of fish…
Turtle patrol: Summary of BGSTA’s success from this season
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
After 182 days, BGSTA’s 2025 Turtle Patrol season came to an end on October 30. That’s when the last remaining green sea turtle nest (at right)…
Lemon Bay Conservancy tarpon pull on Saturday, Nov. 15
The Lemon Bay Conservancy will host a tarpon “pull” on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m. All new and returning tarpon net pull volunteers are invited to participate in t…
Garden: The Hilbert Honey Company of LaBelle and Michigan
BY THE BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
On Wednesday Nov. 5, Michele Hilbert, of Hilbert Honey Company, Traverse City, Mich., spoke to the Boca Grande Garden Club. Michele is married t…