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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From Kentucky, Paris to Griffith Salon, Candace Beye

Getting a ride to school on your father’s fishing boat sounds like part of a story from Boca Grande’s History Center. Indee…
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Unassuming local bookstore, Book Worm, offers 20,000 titles

Tucked into the corner of Tiffany Square Plaza in Englewood is a used bookstore with all the charm of a favorite childhood…
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Primaries in Lee and Charlotte; wins by Truex and Tiseo

The 2024 Primary Elections were held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 with two Lee County Board of Commissioners candidates, as well as…
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Beacon intern goes on a canalside iguana hunting expedition

Iguana hunting is a delicate art, attempted by many, but perfected b…
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Cones: Grate idea for bikes on bridge

Cyclists have the same rights and rules as cars on GIBA Last Thu…
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Briefly: Water Association sets new disinfection process

Gasparilla Island Water Association Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Gra…
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Golf Cart Dog of the Day

Did you know that the Beacon uploads many of our prior photos on Smugmug as hi-res downloadable images, as well as printing…
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Debby and Manatee and Sarasota water quality

Florida experiences sewage spills by local government facilities after every significant rain event, such as Tropical Storm…
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Avoiding the storm, and the state of the world

This time of year is prime for storms. The state desperately needs the summer rains to replenish aquifers, remoisturize for…
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Parks Society sets Coastal Beach Cleanup Sept. 21

The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS), in partnership with Keep Lee County Beautiful, has announced the 2024 Internationa…