As the harbor water temperature remains cool, the many types of small bait fish that anglers rely on are not readily available. Many baitfish, such as thread fins, whitebait, and fiddler crabs head south. Many fishermen turn to the use of artificial baits made of plastic or forms of rubber. Others turn to the use […]

March in SW Florida should be clear, dry, sunny and getting warmer. Get ready to make a difference in your landscape whether it is through participation in your association, in your own yard or with decorative pots at your door and in the lanai. Many plants begin to flower this month, including amaryllis, coral tree, […]

Most holidays and remembered dates celebrate the birth of someone or something. For instance, the NEA’s Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2 – Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the nation, schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids and teens with books. Read Across […]

We who live on the shores of Charlotte Harbor are blessed to have a water wonderland at our doorstep. The purpose of this article is to help residents and visitors learn more about the various ways to gain access to that water. We’ll start by trying to narrow down a few of the why, what […]

As the President of PGI Section 22, I am excited about our prospects for the future and proud of the accomplishments we have achieved this past year. First, I want to thank the many wonderful people who volunteer to make our community great. We are a community of volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes […]

INSIDE THE GATES DATES Wednesday, January 1: Deadline for the February Beacon. Article and picture submissions are welcomed. Become part of The Beacon family. Tuesday, January 28: Section 22 HOA Annual Meeting, Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m. Every Tuesday: Section 22 HOA Working Board Meeting, Linkside Café, 9 a.m. Every Tuesday: Bar code installation, […]

Happy New Year, friends! As we flip the calendar to 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on the past year and set our intentions for the one ahead. Remember that feeling of accomplishment when you reach a fitness goal? Let’s recreate that magic this year! We all know the adage nothing ventured, nothing goaled. […]

TOP – MANNY PEREZ, BILL LANGER, GEORGE STAPLES MIDDLE – PAUL CHLAN, MIKE KOKINDA, HELEN CLAUSSEN, HANS BOERMA BOTTOM – SUE SMITH, MARY ANN SARNO, DREW MYERS, DIANE SEGGER, KATIE SAUER, GREG BROXTERMAN The Changing of the Watch is a time-honored maritime tradition. The term “watch” can refer to a shift worked on a ship, […]

One morning a fellow walker stopped me and asked what the distance was around Prosperity Point, and how far was it from there to the front entry gate. With lots of residents returning and enjoying our pedestrian paths, I offer the following. All distances were measured with a GPS while riding in a golf cart. […]