TAMPA - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels played an Independence Day game Monday in Tampa, falling to the host Tarpons, 5-1. The Mussels managed just three hits in the game. Tampa scored two runs in the first, and added single tallies in the fourth, sixth and seventh to secure the win. Fort ...
The U.S. Coast Guard released statistics on calendar year 2021 recreational boating incidents, revealing that there were 658 boating fatalities nationwide, a 14 percent decrease from the 767 deaths in 2020. From 2020-21, the total number of accidents decreased 16 percent (5,265 to 4,439) and ...
After three decades as one of the best sporting events for children on Fort Myers Beach, the Fourth of July children's fishing tournament at Bonita Bill's lived up to its reputation with 130 participants competing for most fish caught, largest fish and other categories. The catch-and-release ...
The Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel will host the 2022 USTA Southwest Florida Clay Court Championships from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, and registration is open for USTA members 18 and over. The categories for the USTA-sanctioned event include men’s and women’s singles, doubles and ...
FORT MYERS – The Mighty Mussels pitching lowered their season ERA below 2.90 Thursday, but ultimately dropped a 2-1 decision to the Dunedin Blue Jays at Hammond Stadium. Marco Raya started the game, going three scoreless innings while striking out four and not allowing a hit. The ...
The Cape Coral 8U All-Star team entered its first ever USSSA Tournament last weekend and brought home first place. The 6th Annual Independence Battle was held in Port Charlotte. The team will be back in action July 16-17 in the 4th Annual Small Field Legends tournament being held in Fort Myers.
A couple of times this past week I thought, “If I get any hotter, I’m going to catch fire!” Then the always, “I’m getting way too old for this!” and, of course, the ever popular, “Is it getting hotter each summer, or just me getting older?” Wow! The Southwest Florida heat and ...
The PGA of America recognizes the month of July as “Family Golf Month,” and Coral Oaks Golf Course in Cape Coral is supporting the initiative by offering two specials from July 1-31 to make it easier for families to go golfing together. These family deals include: n $60 round of golf ...
At a meeting in March, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a limited, highly regulated recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters beginning in the spring of 2023. The unique recreational opportunity is possible through conservation efforts by state and ...
FORT MYERS – The Mighty Mussels managed just four hits Tuesday, getting shut out for the first time all season at Hammond Stadium. The Dunedin Blue Jays (30-40, 2-2) got four hitless innings from starting pitcher Trenton Wallace before Ben Baggett and Matt Svanson (4-4) put up five straight ...
