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Storm trash separation for Charlotte County listed, contacts

Recovery efforts are underway in response to Hurricane Helene in Charlotte County. Clearing and removing storm debris is a…
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Sand pile cleanup continues across Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande

It was just like a kids’ sandbox today on Gasparilla Island. Crews from Lee County came to the island today to begin the…
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Boca Grande mail at Placida until assessment on building

The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials can assess and clean up any damage from Hurricane Helene…
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Lift stations working, but PLEASE minimize waste water use Sunday and Monday

Currently all 20 lift stations are working on the island, and every…
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EcoWatch: A change – good eco news

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens ca…

Get to the Lee County Courthouse to visit Commissioners

Last week, after a visit to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, a reader asked the Beacon what you had to do to s…
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Renourishment in Lee County funded

ee coThe Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Ke…
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Guest Essay: Islanders need to be effectively informed, involved 

BY EMERSON WICKWIRE I applaud the Beacon, serving both as a community platform for ideas to identify and resolve communi…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British Army child, to art history & J.McLaughlin, Caroline Farrington

Once someone meets Caroline Farrington, they are unlikely to forget her. She has the smile, the flair, the looks and, yes…
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And then there were 10: Turtle patrol winding down nest checks

And then there were ten. Yes, the BGSTA turtle patrollers are down to the last ten incubating nests on the island. Eight lo…