Heads were exploding and hearts were breaking this week as word slowly trickled out that Joe “Jungle Joe” Wier, an employee of Lee County Parks and Recreation for more than 20 years, was no longer...
BY T MICHELE WALKER AND MARCY SHORTUSE – After years of research by the United States Army Corps of Engineers a decision was announced this week that Lake Okeechobee runoff would be headed south...
On Saturday, Nov. 20 you can show off your hoop-shooting prowess at the annual Turkey Hoop Shoot, sponsored by Lee County Parks and Recreation and the Boca Beacon.
The action begins at 10 a.m. and...
Support your local businesses at the Christmas Walk next Saturday
This feature is part one in a series that recognizes how different this year’s holiday shopping might be for many. With shortages...
Lee County Commissioners want to place year-round slow-speed zones for boaters in certain areas to help better protect manatees.
The proposed slow speed zone ordinance would be applicable to, among...
Christmas cheer can be found in many ways, but one of the best is by taking in the sights of the season through light displays. While we may not have the snow to go with our holiday, Florida can be...
BY T MICHELE WALKER – Croquet is believed to have been first played by thirteenth-century French peasants who fashioned ad hoc mallets to whack wooden balls through hoops made of willow...
William Henry Regnery II of Boca Grande, Florida died peacefully at home on July 2 , surrounded by his loving family. William, age 81, fought courageously against cancer. He will be forever missed.
Beloved...
BY T MICHELE WALKER – After a summer of being closed due to COVID restrictions, musical theater summer camp is back on stage at The Lemon Bay High School Theater. From the looks of it, the children...