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Lee County offers response to Boca Grande residents concerned about Gilchrist parking
In response to a number of letters sent by island residents concerning parking in Boca Grande, Lee County has released the…
Lee officials again consider new parking regulations in Boca Grande
The contentious issue of new parking regulations in Boca Grande has some residents concerned that there could be new regula…
Dog Life: Always remember
Editor’s Note: Harry Kalajian has been a local dog trainer since 2014, and a regular columnist on dog training for the Beac…
EcoWatch: Just when you think it can’t get any worse
“We can see from space how the human race has changed the earth. Nea…
SW Florida Fishing: It’s all tarpon – all the time…
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
We are in the heart of tarpon season and yo…
Sea Turtle Report: Reminder that no Gulf sea can fill in your big dig
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
With summer vacations finally here, this seems to be the prime time of year to create el…
Catching some Englewood sailing this summer
All-volunteer program
Last week at our Monday morning meeting up in the Beacon office, Cheryl asked me, “Hey Anna, what…
El Jobean fishing pier closes due to fire; Charlotte has drought burn ban
The El Jobean Fishing Pier located at Garden Road at River Beach Drive in Port Charlotte is closed due to a suspicious fire…
Ian on June 4 agenda
The next meeting of the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Included on the pub…
Howl at the Moon tarpon tourney set for Saturday, June 1
Saturday event benefits Maritime Museum
BY BETSY FUGATE JOINER, PRESIDENT GASPARILLA ISLAND MARITIME MUSEUM
The might…