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The limits of our earth on this day
Earth Day is coming up this weekend. This week, we have a column about Earth Day from Delores Savas as well as a small arti…
Design contracts awarded for Ian-damaged parks
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday April 16, 2024 to award design contracts for the Fort Myers Beach Fishi…
On Honor Flight to D.C.
Rick Hugger arrives in Punta Gorda when the Southwest Florida Honor Flight returned home on Tuesday from their Mission XX w…
Earth Day features Bass Labs talk, events in Cedar Point
Earth Day is Monday, April 22 this year. This year’s theme is “Plane…
Florida issues tarpon best practices for the 2024 season
When fishing for tarpon this season, be sure to use best fishing pra…
Henry Becton and Oakley Johnson win Laser model sailboat regatta
The Basin Sailing Yacht Club held its annual “Island Championships” this past Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Boca Bay Powerh…
Town hall addresses Lee/Charlotte cooperation
Charlotte County elected officials and representatives gathered at the community center on Wednesday, April 17 for a townha…
New phase of summer restoration for Mercabo Cove approved
Tidal shelf planted with red mangroves; view will be softenend to hide seawall
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION &am…
Post office responds to complaints
The last months have been marked by a number of new complaints to the Boca Beacon about missing packages and returned mail…
Survey: Respondents against adding bridges to islands
Charlotte County Facilities Construction & Maintenance department has released survey results from local residents on a…