Enjoy Independence Day at Marathon’s Sombrero Beach. Attractions include a 10:30 a.m. parade from Marathon High School to the beach, live music all day, food, fun, sun and a fireworks extravaganza at night. For more info, call the Marathon Chamber of Commerce or visit their Web site.
Live music by 40 ft. Sharpie, food, cold beverages, games & activities for adults and kids are planned for this family-friendly event. Gates are set to open at 5 p.m. with sparkling fireworks at nightfall. Admission is free; no coolers, pets or personal fireworks allowed. Located at Sugarloaf Airport, MM 17 bayside on Sugarloaf Key, [...]
Discussion about development vs. the environment in Southwest Florida.
This cat was born to be wild. Just seconds away from freedom, the 9-month-old bobcat flattened its pointy ears against its skull, bared its sharp white fangs and snarled angrily as the blanket covering its crate was removed in a heavily wooded area on private property near Big Cypress National Preserve 50 miles east of [...]
By now, anyone who fishes along Florida’s coasts has probably heard that the shoreline fishing license exemption for Florida residents has been eliminated. Gov. Charlie Crist recently signed into law a shoreline saltwater fishing license bill. The law takes effect Aug. 1 and is of primary importance to Florida residents. I say Florida residents because [...]
