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Questions for Chairman Kevin Ruane in advance of Aug. 5 vote

BY MARCY SHORTUSE Lee County Commissioners are scheduled to vote August 5 on a parking amendment for Boca Grande that, i…
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One injured in boat fire at Turtle Bay Saturday

Saturday, July 26 around 9:30 a.m., a coordinated Marine Emergency Response Team (MERT) activation was launched for a vesse…
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Two suspects arrested in fishing equipment theft

On Friday, July 25, Lee County Sheriff’s Department arrested two people for burglary and grand theft of approximately $5,00…
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Beacon wins First Amendment Defense award

Above, newspaper and magazine awards from last year’s convention. Bo…
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Here comes the sand …

The Gasparilla Island State Park at Port Boca Grande is closed due t…
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Navy phosphorous flare found near 22nd Street

A beachgoer found a burned U.S. Navy phosphorous flare on a Gasparilla Island beach on Tuesday evening around 22nd Street…
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Letters: Renourishment costs?

To the Editor: Guess what is not being shared with the public but the Lee County Board is discussing internally? Approvi…
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All-time shark week legend: Giant ‘Old Hitler’

As a young high school fisherman, I enjoyed fish legends. Big shark stories just enhanced the adventure and thrills. Everyo…

This date in the Boca Beacon

FIVE YEARS AGO New hand sanitizing stations were being distributed to local businesses that took the “Boca Grande Pledge…

The signs of progress. The costs are never ‘none.’

This Friday, The Beacon office will be closed for the Florida Press Association annual meeting. The paper won 18 awards, in…