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Cost of parking for islanders, workers unclear

While a new parking plan is under consideration by Lee County, what is not defined in the ordinance is how much these permi…
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DeSantis vetoes Boca Grande Fire District Ladder Truck

A $1.5 million appropriations request for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck replacement was vetoed by Gov. R…
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GIBA to begin causeway armoring this month

Above, the causeway from the days following Hurricane Milton. GIBA Photo The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will beg…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Forristall fleet arrival!

A Boca Grande family celebrates This week, the large extended For…
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Charlotte Parks sea turtle contest

Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources are accepting artwork…

Which way to the sunset?

The directional signs pointed to a quiet sunset last week at South Beach Bar & Grille. Many of the winter regulars, we…
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A wake of opportunity: Dolphins and the fishing boats they follow

We have a challenge to deal with; dolphin have mastered welfare. Dolphins, aka Flipper, have developed into a significan…

This date in the Boca Beacon

FIVE YEARS AGO Boca Grande Health Clinic announced the appointment of Mark Driscoll as Chief Executive Officer. TEN Y…

A countdown for our nation’s 250th begins Friday

This Fourth of July we are in a countdown to July 4, 2026 – our nation’s 250th. Is it a semiquincentennial or a sestercente…

Dog Life: Choosing the right equipment to train your dog

■BY HARRY KALAJIAN Quality time with your dog is either a leisure time or a training period. When you are in leisure tim…