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Charlotte’s marine ops serving Gasparilla Sound

The Charlotte County Marine Unit has been around for over 20 years. Matthew McElroy, who last week was appointed fire chief…
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Local immigration enforcement seen on and off island

Above, a CBP van, with green stripe. Photos by Jarell Iacoma Reports of an immigration investigation in Boca Grande earl…

Oh, Baby!

What a precious bundle of joy! Wade William Bowen was born on Dec. 1, weighing in at 8 lb, 15 oz. Pictured on the right…

Letters: Free speech, 433

To the Editor:    House Bill 433 falsely pits the healt…

Letters: Reminder of Martha’s Vineyard

To the Editor:    The hypocrisy and irony have not esca…
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Letters: Charlotte residents treasure town of Boca Grande

To the Editor: Boca Grande, our cherished jewel on Gasparilla Island, has always embodied natural beauty intertwined wit…
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5th Street reopening after quick close

Erosion from weekend storms washed out some of the bank at the 5th Street Beach Access. Lee County quickly replaced the san…

This date in the Boca Beacon: Health Clinic records go electronic

FIVE YEARS AGO The Boca Bay Pass Club announced a $3.5 million renovation project.  TEN YEARS AGO The Coast G…

Chilly week, but the simplest, oldest, wild variety survives

Thursday, the region got an actual rain, something desperately needed by all after a cold snap. How long has it been since…

Frank Steele Koffend 1933-2025

Frank Steele Koffend, shark tooth collector, feather-wearer, friend gatherer, Poppy extraordinaire, of Appleton, Wisconsin…