Nature and Animals

Beginning April 1, all cats get in free. However, dogs must demonstrate at least one of the following skills before entering the park: • Sit and stay while a squirrel passes by you • Drop a tennis ball on command (no negotiations) • Politely ignore treats even when offered (Just kidding-no obedience test required. Happy […]

One of the biggest complaints of anglers, during fishing trips during the cold-water season, is fish are not on the bite. To try and solve this age-old problem, I set about making radical changes to my rigging set up. Usually, I use a standard float leader hook combo during the winter months, when the harbor […]

It is prohibited to remove and reduce to possession or maliciously damage or destroy endangered plants on Federal lands. For private lands, it is illegal to collect, damage, or destroy endangered plants in violation of a state law including state criminal trespass law. According to WorldAtlas.com, there are 15 plants in the U.S. that are considered […]

On January 24, we received a call for help! An Osprey was on the ground inside Prosperity Point, flailing near the East Pool and then in the road. Further attempts to fly moved it onto the grass. Good Samaritans jumped in to alert the traffic to slow down and avoid striking the bird. A wing […]

By now you should have seen some new growth on shrubs and trees. Patience is the byword with palms. Many will only put out 3 – 6 new fronds a year. If planning on doing some pruning – please…only remove fronds that have at least one third of their surface damaged or dead. Palms need […]

Get ready for paws-itively adorable fun! The Barking Lot is excited to bring back our fan-favorite Pictures with the Easter Bunny event on March 28, 1 -2:30 p.m. at the dog park – and it’s sure to be a hopping good time! Bring your pups, kids, friends, and your best smiles! We’ll have beer, wine, […]

This is a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. It is a very small bird at only 4.5” long. Its long tail catches your eye with its white outer feathers and near constant motion. It also sports a white eye-ring. Gnatcatchers first get my attention by their “pshuit” sound. It’s about the same as if you were trying to […]

I was working in my garage, sorting through some of my fishing rod building equipment, when a neighbor of mine asked me, “How do you build a fishing rod?” With the weather over the last month being so cold and windy, many anglers have turned to spending time organizing their fishing tackle. I smiled at […]

March in SW Florida should be clear, dry, sunny and warm. Last year at this time, we were experiencing a drought situation, with only a trace of rain. Don’t expect much precipitation until May or June. You can now begin to add to your landscape, whether it’s through participation in your association, in your yard […]