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Sand pile cleanup continues across Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande

It was just like a kids’ sandbox today on Gasparilla Island. Crews from Lee County came to the island today to begin the…
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Boca Grande mail at Placida until assessment on building

The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials can assess and clean up any damage from Hurricane Helene…
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Lift stations working, but PLEASE minimize waste water use Sunday and Monday

Currently all 20 lift stations are working on the island, and every lift station has power. However, the system is filled w…
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EcoWatch: A change – good eco news

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens ca…

Get to the Lee County Courthouse to visit Commissioners

Last week, after a visit to the Lee County Board of County Commissio…
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Renourishment in Lee County funded

ee coThe Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Ke…
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Guest Essay: Islanders need to be effectively informed, involved 

BY EMERSON WICKWIRE I applaud the Beacon, serving both as a community platform for ideas to identify and resolve communi…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British Army child, to art history & J.McLaughlin, Caroline Farrington

Once someone meets Caroline Farrington, they are unlikely to forget her. She has the smile, the flair, the looks and, yes…
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And then there were 10: Turtle patrol winding down nest checks

And then there were ten. Yes, the BGSTA turtle patrollers are down to the last ten incubating nests on the island. Eight lo…
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Tanks for the Memories: The evolution of water storage on the island

BY KAREN GRACE The late Capt. Fred Futch once said that although many people say the biggest change to the island came f…