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The issue of parking raised, yet again
The issue of parking in Boca Grande came up, yet again. Like so many issues that involve the island, it came up after most…
Breaking: Lee County pursues public parking restrictions across Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island
The Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for Commissioner and Vice Chairman Kevin Ruane to work with county…
South Gulf Cove lock set for high tide openings
The South Gulf Cove lock is scheduled to be open during high tide Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7. This is required t…
Coast Guard rescues child and seven adults 36 miles off coast
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued a child and sev…
Lee County offers response to Boca Grande residents concerned about Gilchrist parking
In response to a number of letters sent by island residents concerni…
Lee officials again consider new parking regulations in Boca Grande
The contentious issue of new parking regulations in Boca Grande has some residents concerned that there could be new regula…
Dog Life: Always remember
Editor’s Note: Harry Kalajian has been a local dog trainer since 2014, and a regular columnist on dog training for the Beac…
EcoWatch: Just when you think it can’t get any worse
“We can see from space how the human race has changed the earth. Nearly all the available land has been cleared of forest a…
SW Florida Fishing: It’s all tarpon – all the time…
BY CAPT. SANDY MELVIN
We are in the heart of tarpon season and you can get out there and catch a tarpon just about any w…
Sea Turtle Report: Reminder that no Gulf sea can fill in your big dig
BY ARLENE HALL BGSTA SECRETARY
With summer vacations finally here, this seems to be the prime time of year to create el…