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Boca Grande · Boca GrandeBY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY One of the more important tasks the BGSTA turtle patrollers perform is nest inventory. This is done by digging up and documenting the nest contents either three days after we notice a nest has hatched, or 70 days after the nest was laid, if we didn’t see indications of a hatch. We do this in accordance with FWC regulations as allowed by Marine Turtle Permit #25-123A. The purpose of inventorying a nest is to collec…Read Article
Turtle Patrol highlight: nest excavations and inventory
Boca Grande · Boca GrandeI’ve spent most of my life in school – from kindergarten through my doctoral studies – and stayed closely connected to the educational system as a certified school nurse and professor of nursing, training future nurses to support not only patients, but children in the classroom. I’ve worked in countless schools, from bustling city campuses in Chicago to quiet rural buildings, and I can tell you: I know a good school when I see one. In fact, I ca…Read Article
A Day of Firsts: Kindergarten Drop-off on the Island
Boca Grande · Boca GrandeNov. 15 date set The Boca Grande Fire Department is putting on The Grande Firehouse 5K on Saturday, Nov. 15. The run will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center and end on Banyan Street. Post-race activities will continue at the Community Center with refreshments. Participants must register online as there is no day-of-event registration. Registration is $30, or $20 for ages one to 18. The price will increase after Friday, Aug. 1…Read Article
