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7th Gil Memorial field nearly full for Oct. 12-14 Boca event

October 8, 2012 The seventh annual Gil Memorial Classic has already attracted more than 20 teams for the Oct. 12-14 event and could set a tourney participation record. more »»

What was your goal for the Boca Grande 4-Mile Fun Run?

October 5, 2012 “My goal is to finish.” Kim Lancaster, physical therapist, Corinth, Miss. “We usually run 5Ks so I just want to finish. more »»

15th Garden Club year features star-studded event lineup

October 5, 2012 The Boca Grande Garden Club will celebrate its 15th anniversary year during the 2012-2013 season. more »»

Poll: BP should clean up Gulf of Mexico mess

October 4, 2012 Florida sportsmen want the Gulf restored and believe British Petroleum should be held accountable for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster, according to a poll from the National Wildlife... more »»

Red tide afflicts Boca Grande

October 4, 2012 A large red tide bloom, reported in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune to be about 12 miles long and six miles wide, is afflicting the Southwest Florida coastline, including Gasparilla Island, and killing... more »»

Buying a boat can change your life

October 3, 2012 Experts say to consider several factors before buying a boat. There is no secret formula when it comes to buying a boat. more »»

Beware Florida bears foraging for fall

October 2, 2012 The 3,000 black bears that live in Florida are now foraging for food to last them through the winter. more »»

Boca Grande Fun Run goes high-tech

September 28, 2012 Heather Butcher, 40, of North Port had an inkling she would take the second annual Boca Grande 4-Mile Fun Run crown right before the start of the 7:30 a.m. race Saturda. more »»

Hudson preserves special Boca Grande memories

September 28, 2012 Rob Hudson gained a deep appreciation of Boca Grande from his uncommon grandfather, who built one of the first homes on Damifino. His grandfather, Frank Anthony Llaneza, passed away March 18, 201. more »»

Final CWC sea turtle report: whopping 3,547 nests

September 27, 2012 The break-of-dawn beach walks hold few surprises these days for Coastal Wildlife Club monitors. Nesting is all but done and the last report of the season is all but etched in sandstone at this poin. more »»

Super-stink means Rove beetles are in love

September 27, 2012 They are nature’s low-profile garbagemen and live secret live. more »»

Historic tarpon tagging research to be revealed

September 27, 2012 Aaron Adams of Mote Marine Laboratory will reveal historic juvenile tarpon tagging research at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium. more »»

7th Gil Memorial nears Boca Grande limit

September 25, 2012 The seventh annual Gil Memorial Classic has already attracted more than 20 teams for the Oct. 12-14 event and could set a tourney record. The maximum for the tourney is 25 boats. more »»

Grape vines and native asters

September 24, 2012 Naturalists Al Squires and Denny Girard of the Native Plant Society will lead the monthly meeting at Lemon Bay Park, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood, at 7 p.m. Oct. more »»

Boca Grande Boy Scout service

September 22, 2012 Liam Hugger, 13, top left, with help from his Boy Scout Troop No. more »»

North Port woman dominates Boca Grande Fun Run

September 22, 2012 The second annual Boca Grande Fun Run champion — 40-year-old Heather Butcher of North Port — had an inkling she would win right before the start of the 7:30 a.m. race Saturday. more »»

Native Plant plans Oyster Creek walk

September 20, 2012 The Mangrove Chapter of The Native Plant Society will go for a fun and informational slow stroll on trails of Ann Dever Memorial Regional Park (formerly Oyster Creek Park), 6791 San Casa Dr,... more »»

Spider balls and other fall fascinations

September 20, 2012 Summer’s end is coming Sept. 20. Nights are cooler here at the farm, few birds are singing and some have left on migration while others are beginning to migrate in from the nort. more »»

Second annual Boca Grande race hitting its stride again

September 19, 2012 Nearly 200 runners are expected for the second annual Gasparilla Island 4-Mile Fun Run & Walk at 7:30 a.m. Saturday starting at the Boca Grande Community Cente. more »»

Photo of the Week

September 19, 2012 A panther shared a path with a black bear and cub at 8:10 p.m. July 7 at Picayune Strand, a Florida state forest near Naples. more »»

 
 

 

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