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Caution, at least during this tern nesting season

Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources is continuing to monitor the seabird nesting colony in front of SeaWatch, off…
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Lit driver likely causes Causeway fire

A small fire on the Boca Grande Causeway’s center island was the road’s second land fire in a year. “This is not normall…
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Italiano Insurance sells to national firm; leadership stays

Italiano Insurance Services, Inc. has a new owner, Assured Partners.  “They buy good agencies, and keep them intact,” sa…
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Boca Grande Health Clinic kicks off National Nurses Week with giant card

The Boca Grande Health Clinic kicked off National Nurses Week (May 6…
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Guest Essay: Celebrating Community Progress, Masterplan update and community meeting set for Friday, May 17

BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE The Master plan to transform the Boca G…

Letters: Appreciation for Alano Club house effort

To the Editor:  Englewood Alano Club says thank you, Boca Beacon, for helping us with our ultimate goal of pursuing…
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Finding the ‘special sauce’ of our boat-mance

A thank you to Capt. Jim Hoyt for organizing the welcome to the yacht Hilarium last Thursday, bringing her back to Boca Gra…

Robert Knapp 1946-2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Knapp, 78, born in 1946. He died peacefully on Saturday, Apr…

Gasparilla Island, draft Administrative Code AC-11-9

A draft code change from Lee County, circulated on Monday, May 6, 2024, that would update the Gasparilla Island Parking Ord…
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Hooks are baited, lets go fishin’

BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN  Tarpon season is now in full swing – with lots of fish throughout the area. Late afternoon and ea…