Boating

Construction is set to start Monday on the Sanibel Boat Ramp Dock Replacement Project with the boat ramp expected to be closed for up to 60 days, weather permitting.

New Punta Rassa boat ramp opens to the public at noon on Thursday.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Fort Myers Beach Flotilla 91 is promoting water safety awareness in the summer heat.

Lavender’s Landing boat ramp will remain open for upcoming Independence Day weekend but then close for renovations.

Florida is the boating capital of the USA. With over one million registered vessels and over $6.4 Billion in boating sales, the waters are always packed during a holiday weekend.

The W.P. Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River in Alva will be temporarily closed on Tuesday.

Florida leads the nation in boating accidents and the Florida Keys leads the state. Life jackets worn at all times would lessen possible tragedy

U.S. Coast Guard crews from Tampa and Fort Myers were involved in the rescue of 15 people in two separate boating incidents on Saturday and Sunday in Southwest Florida waters.Seven adults and a child were rescued Saturday after their 28-foot boat boat capsized 36 miles off Boca Grande. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg crews came to the rescue of these boaters.On Sunday, seven boaters were rescued by a Fort Myers Beach U.S. Coast Guard crew after their boat took on water during inclement weather.No injuries were reported in either case.

There are boating safety tips that you need to know before you go onto the water.