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Robert F. ‘Bob’ Edic 1945-2024
Robert F. “Bob” Edic, born on June 22, 1945, passed away on July 21, 2024, at his home in Gulf Cove, FL. He was surrounded…
We play in the sea, like a dolphin ‘within the maine’
In 1612, the English writer Henry Peacham wrote about the dolphin in the book “Minerva Britanna.” The book, quite forgotten…
Parking documents indicate downtown parking areas
Editor’s Note: In recent weeks, the Boca Beacon has been releasing documents from a Public Records Request from Lee County…
Real Estate Chart: July 14-20, 2024
Weekly real estate stats from Englewood Board of Realtors, 7/14/24 t…
Range Light crosswalk finally got to the other side of road
A new crosswalk at the Range Light, mid-island, will help visitors t…
Charlotte County volunteer vacancies
Charlotte County has a number of vacancies on its boards and commissions. They include:
Boca Grande Street & Drainag…
Iguana removal details listed for Lee and Charlotte sections of Gasparilla Island
Readers have asked about the different procedures for the removal of invasive iguanas on Gasparilla Island. On the north en…
Briefty: Charlotte app launched for county services
Charlotte County has launched an upgraded version of the Charlotte County app that allows residents to access county offici…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Love for island, calling at the Health Clinic, Angela Begley
Working in the healthcare field can be one of the most rewarding careers going. That is something Angela Begley has discove…
What’s open, what’s closed
A list of seasonal island closures and times of operation from this week’s Ballyhoo.
Retail Establishments & Marinas…