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History Bytes: Dusty Hopkins recalling the early days of the Boca Beacon
Dusty Hopkins knows how to tell a good story. It is one of the things that makes him a natural as the owner and publisher o…
State Beach renourishment begins this week
Florida’s beach sand replenishment project for the south end of Gasparilla Island at Gasparilla Island State Park has begun…
Sheriff Deputy cottage was an early Boca Grande residence
Possible demolition for house, outside of official Historic District
A once-historic sheriff’s deputy house owned by Lee…
Parking issue rises again at Lee County
Commissioner Kevin Ruane addressed the long-debated structured parki…
EcoWatch: It’s time for the cruelty to stop
The assumption that animals are without rights and the illusion that…
SW Florida Fishing: Eagles soar as the temps …
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
Over the last couple of weeks we saw the weather improve and water temps went from the lower 60’s t…
Letters: Need for parking permit plan
To the Editor:
Since this season began, we have been experiencing the increasing degradation of our Historic District an…
Parking passes needed, for a sunset?
Here we are, just four months after two massive hurricanes, and Lee County Commissioners have moved forward with some sort…
J.McLaughlin store opens!
The beautiful, newly refurbished J.McLaughlin store is now open! They wish to thank you for the warm welcome received from…
Celebration of Lifefor Pam Hannah
There will be a Celebration of Life for the late Pamela Morris Hannah on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Lighthouse United Metho…