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BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER I’ve suffered the painful sting of a Portuguese man-of-war at least a dozen times. Consequently…

Last week, there were no actual items relating to Boca Grande on the agenda of the Lee County Commission. But there was one…

By JOHN FLETEMEYER Key West is America’s southernmost city. Cuba is only 90 nautical miles away. It’s a city steeped in…

Readers of the Beacon might have noticed a new byline in last week’s…

BY THE BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC Electrolyte drinks have become a…

On August 18th Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell issued the annual Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notices for 2025 prope…

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority met for their quarterly board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 14, to discuss not only futu…

The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce August Fun After Five was held at Michael Saunders new offices at 684 S. Indiana Ave…

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority voted to address hurricane drainage issues on Gasparilla Road, near Kappy’s, at thei…

Lee County administration is working on the details of a new parking ordinance for Boca Grande. Currently, the ord…