Category: News

Oct 05
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature is 83 degrees. Most of the week we have focused our efforts back in the marsh on slot redfish. The super high morning tides have allowed us to fish areas we normally cannot venture back into, and it has worked out. We have been using light colored paddle tails with 1/8 oz […]

Oct 05
The Twenty-Four-Hour Fruit Lifecycle

You buy a crisp, firm bag of seedless red grapes at the grocery store with high-minded ambitions of healthy family snacking, only to witness them undergo a terrifying biological collapse within twenty-four hours. Yesterday they were taut and refreshing; today they have morphed into a science experiment resembling a bowl of deflated eyeballs floating in lukewarm purple […]

Oct 05
The Rain Falls Softly …

Well, at least it fell! We can even see little puddles in the slough again. Those turtles must be delighted! I heard on the radio we’re expecting a bit of a cool front next week. We’ll see. I’ve quit believing the weather guy on channel 11 for sure.  Have you been shopping lately? The stores, […]

Oct 05
This Week In American History

From Revolutionary War heroics and pivotal battles in the War of 1812 to historic modern military ops, political reshuffling, and landmark entertainment debuts, these seven days showcase the resilience, ingenuity, and shifting leadership that have shaped the United States across centuries. October 6 October 7 October 8 October 9 October 10 October 11 October 12

Sep 28
Sunny Skies and Friendly Competition Highlight Bolivar Peninsula Chamber Golf Tournament

Under ideal “Chamber of Commerce” weather—featuring bright blue skies and delightfully pleasant temperatures—over 60 golfers gathered last Friday for the annual Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Designed to bring local business members together for a day of fun, friendship, and a welcome break from the routine workday, this year’s event delivered on every […]

Sep 28
A Picture Perfect Event 2.0

By Elinor TinsleyAs promised last week we’re back with more pictures and more fun facts about this year’s Fall Arts & Crafts Fair 2026, presented by the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation on Saturday 19, 2026 If you saw a little blonde lady taking pictures everywhere and didn’t see your picture posted, hopefully you’ll see it […]

Sep 28
Wings Across North America: The Epic Fall Monarch Migration

As the calendar turns toward autumn and a crisp edge touches the air, one of the nature’s spectacles begins to unfold. Millions of monarch butterflies embark on a multi-thousand-mile journey from Canada and the northern United States down to the high-mountain fir forests of Central Mexico. Why Does It Happen? Unlike other butterflies that can […]

Sep 28
Hummingbirds Hover and Sparkle

Hummingbirds are widely considered nature’s most impressive fliers, maneuvering through the air in a way unlike any other bird on Earth. In this installment of the Wild Birds Revealed series, watch how hummingbirds fly in breathtaking detail through the expert slow-motion camera work of Tim and Russell Laman.

Sep 28
Recreational Boating Safety – Please Fasten Your Seat Belts

Click It or Ticket Not wearing a seat belt cuts your chances of surviving a serious crash in half, increasing your risk of a fatal injury by 45% to 50%. The first vehicle accident fatality in the US was in 1868. On January 1, 1968, 100 years later, the federal government now requires car makers […]

Sep 28
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature is 85 degrees. This week we have focused our efforts on slot redfish in the shallows, and they did not disappoint. We have been using light colored paddle tails with 1/8 oz heads or rigged weedless depending upon where the fish are positioning themselves, as well as under a popping cork with […]