To the Editor: Summer hours for the Boca Grande History Center began on June 1. We are now open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are close...
Recreational red snapper season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters
To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season will start on June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 12, closing Jul...
No to low red tide observed in area by FWC
To the Editor: The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background to very low concentrations in Southwest Florida and at background con...
FWC: Pay those manatees no mind – they’re just doing their thing
To the Editor: It’s that time of year: Mote Marine Laboratory scientists have started observing manatee mating herds (multiple males trying to mate wi...
Lee County given kudos for hurricane response
■ SUBMITTED BY LEE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS The official start to the 2019 hurricane season is less than a month away. Lee County is ready, thanks to the...
Support the inclusion of habitat in fisheries management
■ SUBMITTED BY BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST Whether you fish for bonefish, tarpon, permit or any other species, it is important to understand the vital...
Visit the waters of Lemon Bay via a guided kayak trip with trained naturalists this month
To the Editor: Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) will be conducting free kayak excursions leaving from Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300...
Get your $10 cats at SHS
To the Editor: Suncoast Humane Society celebrates Adopt-a-Cat Month, traditionally observed in June, by getting an early start with a feline adoption ...
Sorry folks, stone crab season closed …
To the Editor: The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15. Stone ...
Your water might smell a bit odd …
To the Editor: The Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande pot...