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Surprise hatchlings of epic 2012 delight CWC monitors

September 19, 2012 Surprise hatchlings are the exclamation point as the record 2012 sea turtle nesting season winds down. more »»

Goodwill Industries given $2,500 elevator lift

September 19, 2012 To the Editor: Legends Golf & Country Club community was pleased to donate one elevator lift valued at $2,500 to Goodwill Industries. more »»

Shouldering the proper tennis stance

September 18, 2012 My name is Bill Longua of the United States Professional Tennis Association and the tennis director and head tennis pro at Palm Island Resort in Cape Haz. more »»

How is your favorite football team going to do this season?

September 14, 2012 “The Dallas Cowboys are going to go 11-5. I’ve loved them forever.” — Kerry Dow, Lemon Bay Golf Club employee, Rotonda “The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to go 12-4. more »»

Natural defenses protect young in evolutionary warfare

September 14, 2012 It can be hard to tell the head from the tail of many caterpillars. more »»

Gentle TS Isaac spares SW Florida hatchlings

September 13, 2012 Tropical Storm Isaac was a gentle breeze passing by Gasparilla Island Aug. 26, which contrasted sharply with damage imposed by Tropical Storm Debby June 27. more »»

Boca Grande Bridge Club members rise in ranks

September 13, 2012 To the Editor: Please join us in congratulating our Boca Grande Bridge Club member achievements of new American Contract Bridge League ranking as of Sept. 6. more »»

FWC to unveil new tarpon protection in Apalachicola

September 12, 2012 After listening to 19 different speakers regarding the tarpon fishery around Boca Grande in Tampa Thursday, Sept. more »»

Wee angler wins Boca Grande youth fishing tourney

September 11, 2012 Three-year-old Therin McDowall of Port Charlotte, daughter of charter fishing Capt. more »»

Variety of beautiful island-area birds astounds

September 11, 2012 The variety and beauty of the birds found on Gasparilla island-area beaches are always amazing. A recent morning was no exception. On a two-hour walk along the northern 1. more »»

Boca Grande volunteers requested for 4-mile run

September 11, 2012 The Boca Grande Community Center needs volunteers to help with the Gasparilla Island 4-Mile Run & Fun Walk on Saturday, Sept. 22. Volunteers are needed from 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. more »»

Photo of the Week

September 10, 2012 It has long been assumed herbivorous butterflies are attracted to sodium salt solutions in sand. more »»

Rip tides, red flags rule SW Florida beaches

September 10, 2012 Manasota Beach is flying a red flag with a rip tide present, according to Mote Marine Laboratory. more »»

Oystercatcher is comical and beautiful sight

September 8, 2012 The American oystercatcher doesn’t often eat its namesake food in coastal habitats such as Gasparilla Island. They feed on shellfish such as mollusks, barnacles, starfish, jellyfish and crabs. more »»

Boca Grande Bridge Club members rise in ranks

September 7, 2012 To the Editor: Please join us in congratulating our Boca Grande Bridge Club member achievements of new American Contract Bridge League ranking as of Sept. 6. more »»

Appalled at deadly fate of great blue heron

September 7, 2012 To the Editor: This is a follow-up to the commentary from Nancy Erb published in July by the Gasparilla Gazette about a great blue heron. more »»

Summer’s end offers clues of fall’s beginning

September 7, 2012 If you were dropped into an area without knowing where, you could figure out from the animals and plants where you were and what time of year it wa. more »»

Tarpon fishery showdown is on

September 6, 2012 No long-lasting action is expected to be taken today when the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is expected to talk with officials from the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association and... more »»

FWC to protect giant sea anemone

September 5, 2012 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made several changes to marine life management Wednesday in Tampa. more »»

Buchan Fly-In set Oct. 13

September 5, 2012 The sixth annual Buchan Aviation Fly-in breakfast will take place at Buchan Airport on the north end of Old Englewood Road from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 13. Free admission and parking. more »»

 
 

 

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