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Boating license classes are free
March 4, 2013 Two Charlotte County Sheriff's Marine Patrol deputies taught a free boating safety course to 280 Lemon Bay High School students in Englewood. Deputy First Class Greg Sutton and Cpl. more »» 
Yellow bursts of color accent Myakka State Forest
March 2, 2013 A recent visit to Myakka State Forest in mid-February revealed a veritable explosion of wildflowers. This is mostly a hydric and mesic pine flatwoods with wet savannahs burned on a three-year cycle. more »» 
Quick-striking ladyfish are lots of fun to catch
March 1, 2013 Ladyfish, one of the most exciting fish to catch around Gasparilla Island, will eat just about anything. more »» 
Lake champions record BG 5K
February 28, 2013 A record 347 runners entered the 12th annual Boca Grande 5K Fun Run Sunday and 60-year-old Nancy Lake of Boca Grande carried the Gasparilla Island banner by winning the female senior grand master... more »» 
Global warming debate heats GICIA experts’ testimony
February 28, 2013 The debate over global warming has no more heart-wrenching poster child for the pro side than the polar bear. more »» 
Manatee deaths down to 392 no cause for party
February 27, 2013 The 392 manatee deaths in Southwest Florida in 2012 are just 51 percent of the record 766 recorded during the 100-year record cold Florida winter of 2010. more »» 
Fitting the perfect boat to Gasparilla Island’s needs
February 26, 2013 All around Gasparilla Island is awash in a Boaters’ Paradise. more »»
Boca Grande Club reclaims Boca Bucket after 7 years
February 26, 2013 When Nancy Lake and Chuck Barnell of the Boca Grande Club took to the court five at 10 a.m. Saturday, they had no idea they would be heroes three hours later. more »» 
Bird beauty never fades around Boca Grande
February 26, 2013 Pat Wright of the Boca Grande Camera Club is one of those islanders who never forgets we live in paradise. Here’s her birds-eye view of the aviary known as Gasparilla Island. more »» 
Harrington heads Pro Tennis Series semis field
February 25, 2013 Nate Griffin and five-time champion Scott Harrington ripped their way into the semifinals of the 15th annual Professional Tennis Exhibition Series Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Boca Grande Club. more »» 
Volley doctor back with backhand remedies
February 25, 2013 For backhand volleys, remember to use the Continental grip. Remember a lack of a shoulder turn can cause many issues. more »» 
Boca Grande Fun Run cracks record again
February 24, 2013 A record 347 runners entered the 12th annual Boca Grande 5K Fun Run Sunday. more »»
Police warn Rays game to affect traffic
February 23, 2013 The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is advising motorists to use caution Saturday State Road. more »»
Chamber schedules Rays Night
February 22, 2013 Englewood-Cape Haze Chamber Night, 7:05 p.m. Monday, March 25, with Tampa Bay Rays against the Pittsburgh Pirates, $25 field reserve ticket includes voucher for hot dog, drink and bag of chips. more »» 
Expert Sweet to give Garden Club skinny straight up
February 22, 2013 California garden designer Rebecca Sweet, a foremost expert in vertical gardening, will give it straight up to the Boca Grande Garden Club at 1 p.m. more »»
Florida spring arrives early with purple martins
February 21, 2013 The first official day of spring is March 20 although it is sometimes difficult to decide when spring truly arrives in Southwest Florida. more »»
Coastal Summit comes to DC Feb. 26-28
February 21, 2013 The federal government controls coastal management, either as a source of funds, regulations or research to enhance knowledge of this field. more »» 
Record Boca Grande 5K Run set Sunday
February 21, 2013 The Boca Grande Community Center 5K Run & Fun Walk has already attracted a record of nearly 300 registered runners. The race begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. more »» 
Surging redfish population charges 'slow' February
February 19, 2013 The calendar says it’s February but you sure can’t tell it by the fishing action. more »» 
DEP, FWC team on Gulf Coast restoration plan
February 19, 2013 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold two public meetings and a webinar this month to gather input on the Gulf Coast... more »» |
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